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John Kinsella. Toughest marathon
John Kinsella. Toughest marathon

John Kinsella. Toughest marathon

Date8/16/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: John Kinsella. Toughest marathon
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0060064F
Crowds cheer John Kinsella as he walks ashore after swimming Lake Ontario in record time of 13 hours, 49 minutes
Crowds cheer John Kinsella as he walks ashore after swimming Lake Ontario in record time of 13 hours, 49 minutes
Bezant, Graham
8/16/1978
CNE lake swim victor John Kinsella is hugged by finance Christine Kalber
CNE lake swim victor John Kinsella is hugged by finance Christine Kalber
Kinsella, John
8/16/1978
Official programme... Wrigley Marathon at the Canadian National Exhibition
Official programme... Wrigley Marathon at the Canadian National Exhibition
Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.). Wrigley Marathon
1928
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
Winner of the $5,000 first prize in the first post-war renewal of the Canadian National Exhibition marathon swim, Ben Gazel, 36-year-old R.C.A.F. vete(...)
Winner of the $5,000 first prize in the first post-war renewal of the Canadian National Exhibition marathon swim, Ben Gazel, 36-year-old R.C.A.F. vete(...)
Gazell, Ben, 1911-1981
8/30/1947
The mermaids and mermen are busily preparing for the C.N.E. marathon grind this year
The mermaids and mermen are busily preparing for the C.N.E. marathon grind this year
Toronto Star (Firm)
8/18/1934
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
Clare Jenkisson: entry in CNE Marathon, 1930
Clare Jenkisson: entry in CNE Marathon, 1930
Toronto Star (Firm)
8/28/1930
Last Swimmer in the 24-hour marathon to raise mone for dystonia research in memory of 17-year-old Chuck Saundercook of North York who died from the di(...)
Last Swimmer in the 24-hour marathon to raise mone for dystonia research in memory of 17-year-old Chuck Saundercook of North York who died from the di(...)
Bull, Ron
7/30/1978
Blonde marathon beauty Marty Sinn
Blonde marathon beauty Marty Sinn
Griffin, Doug
8/14/1962
Marathon heroine
Marathon heroine
Bock, Tony
9/1/1988
Wins third world's championship-Marvin Nelson as he came out of the water the winner of th e15-mile marathon swim for the world's championship and a p(...)
Wins third world's championship-Marvin Nelson as he came out of the water the winner of th e15-mile marathon swim for the world's championship and a p(...)
Toronto Star (Firm)
9/1/1934