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Canoeist takes a dive in Harbourfront race
Canoeist takes a dive in Harbourfront race

Canoeist takes a dive in Harbourfront race

Date2/1/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: Canoeist takes a dive in Harbourfront race. Skip Izon; 35; of London; Ont.; had his Cheeps I team gliding comfortably in fourth place in the annual Harbourfront Ice Canoe Race when he tumbled into the water. When he resurfaced; below; he could only tread water as other competitors passed him.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0096185F
      Canoeist takes a dive in Harbourfront race
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