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Marathon heroine

Date9/1/1988

Names

Bock, Tony (photographer)

Keith, Vicki (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Marathon heroine: Vicki Keith and marathon organizer Drew McGowen wave to adoring fans during a victory parade along Front and Bay Streets yesterday. The turnout was low, but the enthusiasm was high.

Subject

Long distance swimming

Swimmers

Portraits

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0059137F

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