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First French Canadian to ride for his country in Olympics, Michel Vaillancourt guides Branch Couny to silver medal in jump-off
First French Canadian to ride for his country in Olympics, Michel Vaillancourt guides Branch Couny to silver medal in jump-off

First French Canadian to ride for his country in Olympics, Michel Vaillancourt guides Branch Couny to silver medal in jump-off

Date7/27/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: First French Canadian to ride for his country in Olympics; Michel Vaillancourt guides Branch Couny to silver medal in jump-off
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0096635F
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