SA rower Bales-Smith makes dramatic comeback from terrifying stabbing

The 27-year-old former Grey High pupil was attacked while cycling and stabbed three times in October last year

12 February 2024 - 20:47 By Anathi Wulushe and Marc Strydom

South African international rower Murray Bales-Smith, who excelled in the Buffalo Regatta in East London this past weekend, has shared how he was stabbed while training last year and how that took a toll on his mental state. ..

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