Female gondolier fails

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A woman who tried to become Venice's first female gondolier has flunked the test for a third time.

Alexandra Hai successfully passed a written exam, but her rowing techniques didn't meet the demanding requirements, the testing institute said.

"I am sorry for her," said Franco Vianello Moro, president of Ente Gondola, the institute responsible for hiring new gondoliers. "She showed so much passion and love, she would have deserved it." Hai said she planned to give up.