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Pulling for gold: Toronto's Silken Laumann powers her way to the gold in the women's single sculls at the Pan American Games yesterday
Pulling for gold: Toronto's Silken Laumann powers her way to the gold in the women's single sculls at the Pan American Games yesterday

Pulling for gold: Toronto's Silken Laumann powers her way to the gold in the women's single sculls at the Pan American Games yesterday

Date8/16/1987
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0061797F
No way! Canadian super heavyweight Lennox Lewis, right, turns away and holds his head in disbelief after hearing Cuban Jorge Gonzalez, left, had won their gold medal bout on a 4-1 decision at the Pan American Games yesterday
No way! Canadian super heavyweight Lennox Lewis, right, turns away and holds his head in disbelief after hearing Cuban Jorge Gonzalez, left, had won their gold medal bout on a 4-1 decision at the Pan American Games yesterday
8/23/1987
By Frank Calleja, Toronto Star, A campaign by a Brampton man to award rower Silken Laumann a gold medal for her inspirational Olympic performance is gaining support across the country.
By Frank Calleja, Toronto Star, A campaign by a Brampton man to award rower Silken Laumann a gold medal for her inspirational Olympic performance is gaining support across the country.
8/5/1992
This great form displayed by Susan McDonnell, Mask, 27, won gold medal for Canada in Pan American Games in Winnipeg in 1967. She's encouraging her you(...)
This great form displayed by Susan McDonnell, Mask, 27, won gold medal for Canada in Pan American Games in Winnipeg in 1967. She's encouraging her you(...)
6/18/1975
Top athlete is honored. Gymnast Susan McDonnell, of Toronto, Pan-American Games gold medallist, holds Norman Craig trophy she won as top female athlet(...)
Top athlete is honored. Gymnast Susan McDonnell, of Toronto, Pan-American Games gold medallist, holds Norman Craig trophy she won as top female athlet(...)
11/22/1967
Silken Laumann: The sweat, work and strain is all in pursuit of Olympic gold.
Silken Laumann: The sweat, work and strain is all in pursuit of Olympic gold.
1/4/1991
Silken Laumann: Rower is taking a rest but plans to compete in '96 Games.
Silken Laumann: Rower is taking a rest but plans to compete in '96 Games.
12/18/1991
Jane O'Hara of Toronto warms up for women's singles final of Ontario Summer Games at Oshawa yesterday before going on to beat Lise Senn in Straight sets
Jane O'Hara of Toronto warms up for women's singles final of Ontario Summer Games at Oshawa yesterday before going on to beat Lise Senn in Straight sets
7/2/1973
True grit: Silken Laumann's courageous effort produces a surprise Olympic bronze medal in singles rowing.
True grit: Silken Laumann's courageous effort produces a surprise Olympic bronze medal in singles rowing.
9/19/1992
Successful invasion. In winning the diamond sculls at the Royal Henley in 1904, Lou Scholes of Toronto set the fast time of 8 minutes 23 seconds. In t(...)
Successful invasion. In winning the diamond sculls at the Royal Henley in 1904, Lou Scholes of Toronto set the fast time of 8 minutes 23 seconds. In t(...)
7/9/1928
Pearce wins diamond sculls for Canada, With three victorious heats to his credit and in fine form Bobby Pearce
Pearce wins diamond sculls for Canada, With three victorious heats to his credit and in fine form Bobby Pearce
7/4/1931
Bob Pearce of Hamilton, Ontario, winning the Diamond Sculls at Henley Regatta
Bob Pearce of Hamilton, Ontario, winning the Diamond Sculls at Henley Regatta
8/1/1931
Off for Henley and the diamond sculls
Off for Henley and the diamond sculls
6/10/1929