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Hefting a pineapple, defecting shot-putter Stefania Chwedoruk of Polish team in this month's Olympaid for Physically Disabled says she can't get over (...)
Hefting a pineapple, defecting shot-putter Stefania Chwedoruk of Polish team in this month's Olympaid for Physically Disabled says she can't get over (...)

Hefting a pineapple, defecting shot-putter Stefania Chwedoruk of Polish team in this month's Olympaid for Physically Disabled says she can't get over (...)

Date8/27/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: Hefting a pineapple; defecting shot-putter Stefania Chwedoruk of Polish team in this month's Olympaid for Physically Disabled says she can't get over the abundance of food in Metro supermarkets She's with Joe Paul; 14; an Etobicoke air cadet who spoke to her Polish while helping serve soft drinks at reception for handicapp athletes. Later visit to butcher shop persuaded her to stay in Canada.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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      Object NumberTSPA_0098599F
      Stefania Chwedoruk. 'I want to compete again
      Stefania Chwedoruk. 'I want to compete again
      Norris, Dave
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      A talking pineapple, Ananas, left, and the cast of Today's Special, right, are part of a team
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      Sports - Olympics - (-1995) - Physically Disabled
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      Here's a new way to warm up, This unidentified competitor at the Olympiad for the Physically Disabled moved out from under his umbrella to warm up for(...)
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      Mahler, John
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      Shell shock: Sarah far left, at Ontario Games for the Physically Disabled at North York Stadium, is taken aback after firing her starter pistol and, above, dons ear protectors when Andrew fires his
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      Bull, Ron
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      Bull, Ron
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      No hiding place: This scene is acted out by models, but to many physically and mentally disabled, it is an everyday fear that society must address
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