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Relay racer determined to win. Andrea Lam, 8, plugs her ears to soften the blast of the starter's pistol at the start of a relay race at the Scarborou(...)
Relay racer determined to win. Andrea Lam, 8, plugs her ears to soften the blast of the starter's pistol at the start of a relay race at the Scarborou(...)

Relay racer determined to win. Andrea Lam, 8, plugs her ears to soften the blast of the starter's pistol at the start of a relay race at the Scarborou(...)

Date5/28/1987
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  • Relay racer determined to win. Andrea Lam, 8, plugs her ears to soften the blast of the starter's pistol at the start of a relay race at the Scarborou(...)
  • Relay racer determined to win. Andrea Lam; 8; plugs her ears to soften the blast of the starter's pistol at the start of a relay race at the Scarborough track and field championship at Birchmount Park Stadium. More than 20;000 students participated.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Relay racer determined to win. Andrea Lam; 8; plugs her ears to soften the blast of the starter's pistol at the start of a relay race at the Scarborough track and field championship at Birchmount Park Stadium. More than 20;000 students participated.
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