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Marathon Swim C.N.E. Toronto, Ontario
Marathon Swim C.N.E. Toronto, Ontario

Marathon Swim C.N.E. Toronto, Ontario

Date1930
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Marathon Swim C.N.E. Toronto, Ontario
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Exhibition
Province or state:Ontario
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CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberPICTURES-R-4127
Winner of the $5,000 first prize in the first post-war renewal of the Canadian National Exhibition marathon swim, Ben Gazel, 36-year-old R.C.A.F. vete(...)
Winner of the $5,000 first prize in the first post-war renewal of the Canadian National Exhibition marathon swim, Ben Gazel, 36-year-old R.C.A.F. vete(...)
8/30/1947
Taking Plunge: Marathon swimmer Vicki Keith is preparing to make six major swims in five countries to raise money for the Variety Club's pool for disabled kids
Taking Plunge: Marathon swimmer Vicki Keith is preparing to make six major swims in five countries to raise money for the Variety Club's pool for disabled kids
4/21/1989
Marathon Swim
Marathon Swim
1930
The Toronto skyline was tantalizingly close when 14-year-old Angela Kondrak held a drinking cup and lifted one leg out of the water after a feed break in her unsuccessful attempt to swim Lake Ontario
The Toronto skyline was tantalizingly close when 14-year-old Angela Kondrak held a drinking cup and lifted one leg out of the water after a feed break in her unsuccessful attempt to swim Lake Ontario
8/19/1974
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
Marathon Prize. Swimmer Vicki Keith, who has conquered three Great Lakes, admires the Wrigley trophy, presented for marathon swimming in the 1920s, at Sports Hall of Fame
Marathon Prize. Swimmer Vicki Keith, who has conquered three Great Lakes, admires the Wrigley trophy, presented for marathon swimming in the 1920s, at Sports Hall of Fame
8/3/1988
Training to swim both Lake Ontario and the English Channel this year, Angela Kondrak, 15, confers with her coach, Art Dufresne, at Harrison Baths, near Queen and McCaul Sts
Training to swim both Lake Ontario and the English Channel this year, Angela Kondrak, 15, confers with her coach, Art Dufresne, at Harrison Baths, near Queen and McCaul Sts
6/9/1975
Showing concern, Cynthia Anigacz, a friend, and coach Art Dufresne (with whistle) watch from the escort boat as 14-year-old Angela Kondrak made her determined attempt to become the youngest person ever to swim Lake Ontario
Showing concern, Cynthia Anigacz, a friend, and coach Art Dufresne (with whistle) watch from the escort boat as 14-year-old Angela Kondrak made her determined attempt to become the youngest person ever to swim Lake Ontario
8/19/1974
Angela Kondrak, who had to be pulled out of the water after narrowly failing to swim Lake Ontario last summer, is resolved to make it in 1975
Angela Kondrak, who had to be pulled out of the water after narrowly failing to swim Lake Ontario last summer, is resolved to make it in 1975
8/19/1974
Greasing up for 32-mile swim across Lake Ontario, 14-year-old Angela Kondrak of the Borough of York is helped by her coach, Art Dufresne, last night at Youngstown, N
Greasing up for 32-mile swim across Lake Ontario, 14-year-old Angela Kondrak of the Borough of York is helped by her coach, Art Dufresne, last night at Youngstown, N
8/19/1974
The second teenager to tackle Lake Ontario in 72 hours, 14-year-old Angela Kondrak of the Borough of York is shown at daybreak in her bid to swim to the CNE
The second teenager to tackle Lake Ontario in 72 hours, 14-year-old Angela Kondrak of the Borough of York is shown at daybreak in her bid to swim to the CNE
8/19/1974
Exhausted Angela Kondrak collapses after conquering Lake Ontario, watched by Barbara Loreno, 46, left, Oshawa grandmother who failed in her bid to swim the lake and Debbie Roach, who swam lake in relays with family
Exhausted Angela Kondrak collapses after conquering Lake Ontario, watched by Barbara Loreno, 46, left, Oshawa grandmother who failed in her bid to swim the lake and Debbie Roach, who swam lake in relays with family
8/22/1976