Incredible rower, look at those catches. Accurate, fast but with patience, no drama or hitting of the water. Incredible. Coupled with his tremendous physiology. What an athlete.
I was on holiday in Bale (Istra) in the Rio days, within reach of a TV set of course. I remember the Croatian newspapers the day after the final, titling "DAMIR HEROJ" in 10cm font, and myself thinking: "That's it. They said it. Heroes both, he and Mahe". Long live Damir Martin. (And yes, this water has me salivating too...)