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Surging ahead: Swimmer Marilyn Korzekwa, who was named for Marilyn Bell, was reported about half-way across Lake Ontario at mid-morning
Surging ahead: Swimmer Marilyn Korzekwa, who was named for Marilyn Bell, was reported about half-way across Lake Ontario at mid-morning

Surging ahead: Swimmer Marilyn Korzekwa, who was named for Marilyn Bell, was reported about half-way across Lake Ontario at mid-morning

Date8/19/1981
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0060484F
The lake challenge: Marathon swimmer Marilyn Korzekwa drinks during a brief stop on her attempt to cross Lake Ontario, while coach Elizabeth Plank looks on
The lake challenge: Marathon swimmer Marilyn Korzekwa drinks during a brief stop on her attempt to cross Lake Ontario, while coach Elizabeth Plank looks on
9/2/1981
The lake challenge: Marathon swimmer Marilyn Korzekwa, top right, drinks during a brief stop on her attempt to cross Lake Ontario, while coach Elizabeth Plant looks on
The lake challenge: Marathon swimmer Marilyn Korzekwa, top right, drinks during a brief stop on her attempt to cross Lake Ontario, while coach Elizabeth Plant looks on
9/2/1981
She gave it her best: Plucky medical student Marilyn Korzekwa, 24, was defeated by Lake Ontario yesterday - but not by much
She gave it her best: Plucky medical student Marilyn Korzekwa, 24, was defeated by Lake Ontario yesterday - but not by much
9/2/1981
Heroine's welcome: Crowds cheer Marilyn Korzekwa after a triumphant swim of Lake Ontario and mom Irene wades out with a towel, above
Heroine's welcome: Crowds cheer Marilyn Korzekwa after a triumphant swim of Lake Ontario and mom Irene wades out with a towel, above
8/18/1984
She gave it her best: Plucky medical student Marilyn Korzekwa, 24, was defeated by Lake Ontario yesterday - but not by much
She gave it her best: Plucky medical student Marilyn Korzekwa, 24, was defeated by Lake Ontario yesterday - but not by much
9/2/1981
Heroine's welcome: Crowds cheer Marilyn Korzekwa after a triumphant swim of Lake Ontario and mom Irene wades out with a towel, above
Heroine's welcome: Crowds cheer Marilyn Korzekwa after a triumphant swim of Lake Ontario and mom Irene wades out with a towel, above
8/18/1984
Marilyn Bell Di Lascio, 49, the first person to swim Lake Ontario, and daughter Jodi, 24, take part in yesterday's relay swim for Variety Village. Story, page A18
Marilyn Bell Di Lascio, 49, the first person to swim Lake Ontario, and daughter Jodi, 24, take part in yesterday's relay swim for Variety Village. Story, page A18
8/22/1987
Pregnant wife: Marilyn Bacon, the wounded constable's wife, arrives at Wellesley Hospital early today with a family friend about a half-hour before her husband was taken out of surgery
Pregnant wife: Marilyn Bacon, the wounded constable's wife, arrives at Wellesley Hospital early today with a family friend about a half-hour before her husband was taken out of surgery
10/31/1982
After a busy trip across Canada and half-way back again, the King and Queen will spend the morning of June 6 relaxing in the Muskoka district, amid su(...)
After a busy trip across Canada and half-way back again, the King and Queen will spend the morning of June 6 relaxing in the Muskoka district, amid su(...)
2/18/1938
A gift for her old school, Marilyn Bell, left, now Marilyn DiLascio, returned to Loretto College school yesterday to present an oil painting of hersel(...)
A gift for her old school, Marilyn Bell, left, now Marilyn DiLascio, returned to Loretto College school yesterday to present an oil painting of hersel(...)
12/31/1984
Early in the day, Marilyn stroked strongly, confidently forged ahead
Early in the day, Marilyn stroked strongly, confidently forged ahead
8/11/1956
Marathon Swimmer Angela Kondrak who made it across Lake Ontario on her third try last month, proved she was no flash in the pan, reader (below) says
Marathon Swimmer Angela Kondrak who made it across Lake Ontario on her third try last month, proved she was no flash in the pan, reader (below) says
8/2/1976