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How an underdog rower from Northeastern earned a place in the Paris Olympics
Published on July 18, 2024 Jacob Plihal graduated in architectural studies from Northeastern in 2018. Later this month, the 6-foot-10 former Huskies captain will make his Olympic debut in the men’s single sculls. Jacob Plihal is seeking to become the …