Derek O'Farrell

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Derek O'Farrell
Medal record
Men's rowing
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World Rowing Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2009 Poznań Eight
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2006 Dorney Coxed pair
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2007 Munich Coxed pair
World Rowing U23 Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2005 AmsterdamEight

Derek O'Farrell (born 5 June 1983) is a Canadian rower.

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