Canada’s Big Boat Races to Finals Despite Obstacles

The Canada’s men’s eight rowing team put on an impressive showing during Monday afternoon’s heat at the Beijing Olympics.

Despite a series of incidents, Canada’s “big boat” eased across the finish line more than seven seconds in front of the Polish team, sending them directly to the final on Sunday. The rowing heats and finals are being staged in mid-afternoon when tem MUSTAFA OZER/AFP/Getty Images