Gold Medals gleaming, Canada's all-conquering equestrians, Jim Elder (left) and Tom Gayrford arrive in Toronto from 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City.(...)

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Gold Medals gleaming, Canada's all-conquering equestrians, Jim Elder (left) and Tom Gayrford arrive in Toronto from 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City.(...)

Date10/28/1968

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Barkley, Harold (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Gold Medals gleaming; Canada's all-conquering equestrians; Jim Elder (left) and Tom Gayrford arrive in Toronto from 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. Relatives; friends and fans were on hand at airport to greet heroes and Gayford is covered with confetti which fell like snow. Third member of team which won only gold medal for Canada at Games; Jim Day; is returning today on plane with horses.

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Racetracks (Horse racing)

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0096151F

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