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Giselle Cole, 18, a thalidomide victim, won three gold medals in Olympics for Disabled
Giselle Cole, 18, a thalidomide victim, won three gold medals in Olympics for Disabled

Giselle Cole, 18, a thalidomide victim, won three gold medals in Olympics for Disabled

Date7/10/1980
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Original Toronto Star caption: Giselle Cole; 18; a thalidomide victim; won three gold medals in Olympics for Disabled.
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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_0096883F
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