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One for the road. Ron Robillard, 23, the fastest wheelchair racer in the world, congratulates fiancee Marni Abbot, 22, with a smooch yesterday after h(...)
One for the road. Ron Robillard, 23, the fastest wheelchair racer in the world, congratulates fiancee Marni Abbot, 22, with a smooch yesterday after h(...)

One for the road. Ron Robillard, 23, the fastest wheelchair racer in the world, congratulates fiancee Marni Abbot, 22, with a smooch yesterday after h(...)

Date6/4/1988
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  • One for the road. Ron Robillard; 23; the fastest wheelchair racer in the world; congratulates fiancee Marni Abbot; 22; with a smooch yesterday after her performance at the Variety Village 6th annual road races at Danforth Ave. and Kingston Rd. Robillard placed first in the 10-kilometre race.
  • One for the road. Ron Robillard, 23, the fastest wheelchair racer in the world, congratulates fiancee Marni Abbot, 22, with a smooch yesterday after h(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: One for the road. Ron Robillard; 23; the fastest wheelchair racer in the world; congratulates fiancee Marni Abbot; 22; with a smooch yesterday after her performance at the Variety Village 6th annual road races at Danforth Ave. and Kingston Rd. Robillard placed first in the 10-kilometre race.
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