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The longest jump. Using his arms and legs as propellers, Arnie Robinson knifes upward yesterday in gold medal-winning long jump. The American came dow(...)
The longest jump. Using his arms and legs as propellers, Arnie Robinson knifes upward yesterday in gold medal-winning long jump. The American came dow(...)

The longest jump. Using his arms and legs as propellers, Arnie Robinson knifes upward yesterday in gold medal-winning long jump. The American came dow(...)

Date7/29/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: The longest jump. Using his arms and legs as propellers; Arnie Robinson knifes upward yesterday in gold medal-winning long jump. The American came down 8.35 metres past take-off point; beating countryman Randy Williams by .24 metre.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0096594F
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