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4 unusual facts about Andy Ripley


Andy Ripley

His final appearance in Superstars came in the 1983 UK Past Masters event, where he again finished runner-up, this time to another former champion David Hemery.

He would defend his title a year later in Hong Kong, but could not defeat the best European Superstar of all-time, Brian Hooper, finishing second.

In 1998, he became an indoor rowing world record holder in the 50–54 yrs age-group on the Concept2 ergometer (2000m in 6:07.7).

David Hemery

As a recently retired athlete, Hemery was free to participate in the professional Superstars contests and keep any prize money he won - unlike many other competitors (like Kjell Isaksson or Andy Ripley).


Rosslyn Park F.C.

The clubhouse has 2 bars, which are named after 2 of the club's famous players - Andy Ripley and Alexander Obolensky.


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