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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Born | September 29, 1991 [1] Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Rowing |
| Event | Single sculls |
Stephen Cox (born 29 September 1991) is a Zimbabwean rower. He competed in the single sculls at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Cox is a corporal in the British Army. [2] He attended Peterhouse Boys' School. [3]
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