CinemaOSMovie · 2016 · 0h 53m

Pull Like A Dog

Irish rowing brothers Gary and Paul O'Donovan

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A documentary film looking back at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, including rowing brothers Gary and Paul O'Donovan, who won silver medals at the games. In August 2016 Gary and Paul O’Donovan, two young rowers from West Cork in Ireland, came from nowhere to become household names after bolting their way to silver medal success at the Rio Olympics. Not only did they become the first ever Irish rowers to bring home Olympic medals but within a week Paul also went on to become the fastest singles lightweight rower on the planet by winning gold at the World Championships. With catch phrases like ‘Pull Like A Dog’ and ‘Stheak and Spuds’ these two young men have succeeded in warming the hearts of a nation.

Directed byAdrian McCarthy

Status: Released
Runtime: 0h 53m
Language: EN
Released: December 27, 2016

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RTÉ

Wildfire Films

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Pull Like A Dog | RTÉ One | Tuesday 27th December 9.30pm

Pull Like A Dog | RTÉ One | Tuesday 27th December 9.30pm

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Gary O'Donovan

Gary O'Donovan

Paul O'Donovan

Paul O'Donovan

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Directed by: Adrian McCarthy

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