![Dubai, United Arab Emirates - November 21, 2018: Niall Statham, head of Physical education on the rowing machine as Hartland International School does a 24hr rowing challenge . Wednesday the 21st of November 2018 at Hartland International School, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/XP4IGY6TO6TWCCJOTAH4KC3CWE.jpg?smart=true&auth=061dfa46de5e548e5206ad0287ddb5eedd03639015d14ea51656ce4a7a4ee3ad&width=400&height=225)
Niall Statham is seen on the rowing machine as Hartland International School does a 24-hour rowing challenge in 2018. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Niall Statham is seen on the rowing machine as Hartland International School does a 24-hour rowing challenge in 2018. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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