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Former Marine sergeant Rob Jones uses a special gasket around his stump to secure himself into the double scull boat Wednesday July, 25, 2012 during training on the Rivanna River in Charlottesville, VA. Former Marine sergeant Jones, who lost both legs during an IED explosion in Afghanistan, will compete as a rower at the 2012 Paralympics in London, England. Rowing will make its appearance at the London Paralympic Games for only the second time, after its introduction at the Beijing 2008 Games. Photo/Andrew Shurtleff

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Former Marine sergeant Rob Jones uses a special gasket around his stump to secure himself into the double scull boat Wednesday July, 25, 2012 during training on the Rivanna River in Charlottesville, VA. Former Marine sergeant Jones, who lost both legs during an IED explosion in Afghanistan, will compete as a rower at the 2012 Paralympics in London, England. Rowing will make its appearance at the London Paralympic Games for only the second time, after its introduction at the Beijing 2008 Games. Photo/Andrew Shurtleff