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Grainger and Watkins back together for victory in Lucerne, but Hodge and Reed lose again

By Mike Rowbottom

Anna_Watkins_and_Katharine_Grainger_win_in_Lucerne_July_10_2011July 10 - Katherine Grainger and Anna Watkins laid down a marker for the retention of their world double sculls title next month as they held off their Australian rivals and dominated their World Cup race at the Lucerne Regatta in what was their first competitive outing together this season following the back injury which has kept Watkins out of action for much of the year.



Farah and Greene deliver astounding performances in Birmingham

By Mike Rowbottom at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham

mo_farah_11-07-11July 10 - Mo Farah and Dai Greene produced victories so outstanding at Birmingham's first Samsung Diamond League meeting that they will have persuaded many of the home supporters jammed into a new- look Alexander Stadium complete with its spanking back-straight stand that they were watching world champions in the making.