Twins Are Now U.S. Olympic Rowing Teammates

Byline: Associated Press/Janie McCauley OAKLAND (AP) — From their early days in Cub Scouts together to the demanding journey of becoming Eagle Scouts, to their days as national champion shooters and, eventually, top-notch college rowers, each studying engineering, twins Grant and Ross James have always taken parallel paths in life. Both knew that could end as they chased their Olympic dream. One might make it, while the other stayed home. Then, Ross landed the last seat in the U.S. boat that captured the final spot in the eight-country Olympic field. They’re off to London as Olympic teammates — rowing in neighboring seats, to boot. “We’ve had a lot of similar experiences,” said Ross, who is four minutes younger. “We’ve been doing a lot of things throughout our life together and we’ve accomplished a lot of things together, so it’s nice to continue that trend of being with your twin brother. I like to think of him like another teammate. It’s tough, because we won’t always be in the same boat or the same situations.” The James twins came to rowing by chance, really. Before college, a postcard arrived at their home, seeking athletes 6-foot-2 or taller to consider trying out for the crew team at Wisconsin....