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Marathoner Vicki Keith bites into her first solid food in two days after struggling ashore in Chicago from her 72-kilometre (45-mile) crossing of Lake(...)
Marathoner Vicki Keith bites into her first solid food in two days after struggling ashore in Chicago from her 72-kilometre (45-mile) crossing of Lake(...)

Marathoner Vicki Keith bites into her first solid food in two days after struggling ashore in Chicago from her 72-kilometre (45-mile) crossing of Lake(...)

Date7/29/1988
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  • Marathoner Vicki Keith bites into her first solid food in two days after struggling ashore in Chicago from her 72-kilometre (45-mile) crossing of Lake Michigan. Keith had to overcome a strong current pushing her away from the shoreline.
  • Marathoner Vicki Keith bites into her first solid food in two days after struggling ashore in Chicago from her 72-kilometre (45-mile) crossing of Lake(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Marathoner Vicki Keith bites into her first solid food in two days after struggling ashore in Chicago from her 72-kilometre (45-mile) crossing of Lake Michigan. Keith had to overcome a strong current pushing her away from the shoreline.
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All smiles: The marathoner, who estimated she lost about 40 pounds during her record-setting swim, gets ready to replenish some of that loss with welcoming champagne
All smiles: The marathoner, who estimated she lost about 40 pounds during her record-setting swim, gets ready to replenish some of that loss with welcoming champagne
Combs, Erin
8/7/1987
Vicki Keith says penguin power will help her accomplish what's never been done before -- a double crossing of Lake Ontario. Clutching a toy penguin fo(...)
Vicki Keith says penguin power will help her accomplish what's never been done before -- a double crossing of Lake Ontario. Clutching a toy penguin fo(...)
Brazao, Dale
8/13/1986
Queen of the lakes: Vicki Keith announces her retirement from marathon swimming yesterday at a Scarborough news conference
Queen of the lakes: Vicki Keith announces her retirement from marathon swimming yesterday at a Scarborough news conference
Keith, Vicki
7/25/1991
I feel great. I want to party,' the Kingston swimming instructor said after stepping ashore yesterday. So she broke out the champagne to let the assembled media join in
I feel great. I want to party,' the Kingston swimming instructor said after stepping ashore yesterday. So she broke out the champagne to let the assembled media join in
Dunlop, Al
8/7/1987
Vicki honored. Swimmer Vicki Keith accepts a donation for Variety Village from Penta Stolp executives, from left, vice-president Christopher Mullin, president Harry Stolp and chairman John Overzet
Vicki honored. Swimmer Vicki Keith accepts a donation for Variety Village from Penta Stolp executives, from left, vice-president Christopher Mullin, president Harry Stolp and chairman John Overzet
Keith, Vicki
10/7/1988
Keith, Vicki - Swimming
Keith, Vicki - Swimming
Keith, Vicki
8/18/1988
Marathon Prize. Swimmer Vicki Keith, who has conquered three Great Lakes, admires the Wrigley trophy, presented for marathon swimming in the 1920s, at Sports Hall of Fame
Marathon Prize. Swimmer Vicki Keith, who has conquered three Great Lakes, admires the Wrigley trophy, presented for marathon swimming in the 1920s, at Sports Hall of Fame
Eglinton, Rick
8/3/1988
Keith, Vicki - Swimming
Keith, Vicki - Swimming
Keith, Vicki
8/18/1988
Wrapped in a quilt for warmth, Vicki Keith was glowing with happiness as well today after becoming the first person to swim across Lake Huron. At time(...)
Wrapped in a quilt for warmth, Vicki Keith was glowing with happiness as well today after becoming the first person to swim across Lake Huron. At time(...)
Goode, Jeff
7/19/1988
Keith, Vicki - Worldwide Swim
Keith, Vicki - Worldwide Swim
Brazao, Dale
8/13/1986
Keith, Vicki - Swimming
Keith, Vicki - Swimming
Keith, Vicki
8/18/1988
Taking Plunge: Marathon swimmer Vicki Keith is preparing to make six major swims in five countries to raise money for the Variety Club's pool for disabled kids
Taking Plunge: Marathon swimmer Vicki Keith is preparing to make six major swims in five countries to raise money for the Variety Club's pool for disabled kids
Eglinton, Rick
4/21/1989