Dutch couple see Olympics from one extreme to another


Netherland's Ranomi Kromowidjojo competes during the women's 4x100m freestyle final event. REUTERS/Tony O'Brien

LONDON (Reuters) - The Rio Games will be both a sprint and a marathon for Dutch triple Olympic gold medallist Ranomi Kromowidjojo and her partner Ferry Weertman.

Kromowidjojo is the reigning champion in 50 and 100 metres freestyle, the fastest events on the women's swimming programme, while Weertman took the men's 10km open water silver medal at last year's world championships.

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