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639:"Paralympian Lauren Rowles wants to be the gay, disabled role model she never had"
801:"Rio Paralympics 2016: Rachel Morris leads triple gold for GB's rowers"
785:. International Paralympic Committee. 9 September 2016. Archived from
665:"Team GB Paralympian came out after finding love with fellow champion"
563:"Lauren Rowles shortlisted for West Midlands Community Sports Awards"
757:"Relph delight as British boats dominate Paralympic rowing regatta"
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412:. She is openly gay. Rowles is engaged to
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763:. 11 September 2016
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