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It's been 11 years since Canadian athletes last competed in Cuba
It's been 11 years since Canadian athletes last competed in Cuba

It's been 11 years since Canadian athletes last competed in Cuba

Date11/4/1971
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  • It's been 11 years since Canadian athletes last competed in Cuba
  • It's been 11 years since Canadian athletes last competed in Cuba. Practicing for Sunday trip are (left to right) Barbara Kmiecik, Riina Reitav, Rita Lazdins and Valve Leemet. Toronto girls will be against top international competition.
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Original Toronto Star caption: It's been 11 years since Canadian athletes last competed in Cuba. Practicing for Sunday trip are (left to right) Barbara Kmiecik, Riina Reitav, Rita Lazdins and Valve Leemet. Toronto girls will be against top international competition.
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