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USA kayaker Michal Smolen goes for gold in Rio games

One sport that doesn't typically get a lot of attention at the Olympics could make history in Rio. Meg Oliver spoke with a member of the USA Men's Kayaking Team at the Olympic trials earlier this year. Considered one of the fastest kayakers in the world, if he performs as expected, Michal Smolen could make history as the first male to medal in the sport.
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