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The first to finish today's Miles for Millions 27
The first to finish today's Miles for Millions 27

The first to finish today's Miles for Millions 27

Date5/6/1972
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  • The first to finish today's Miles for Millions 27
  • The first to finish today's Miles for Millions 27.6 mile course; Jim Keriuki; 21; of Golf Valley Lane; crosses the finish line at Nathan Philips Square this morning; thre hours after he started at the Canadian National Exhibition.
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Original Toronto Star caption: The first to finish today's Miles for Millions 27.6 mile course; Jim Keriuki; 21; of Golf Valley Lane; crosses the finish line at Nathan Philips Square this morning; thre hours after he started at the Canadian National Exhibition.
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