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The Brilliant accomplishment of Cindy Nicholas, above, in swimming English Channel in record time, could be a stimulus to revive marathon swims at Ex, reader suggests in letter
The Brilliant accomplishment of Cindy Nicholas, above, in swimming English Channel in record time, could be a stimulus to revive marathon swims at Ex, reader suggests in letter

The Brilliant accomplishment of Cindy Nicholas, above, in swimming English Channel in record time, could be a stimulus to revive marathon swims at Ex, reader suggests in letter

Date9/12/1977
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  • The Brilliant accomplishment of Cindy Nicholas, above, in swimming English Channel in record time, could be a stimulus to revive marathon swims at Ex, reader suggests in letter
  • The Brilliant accomplishment of Cindy Nicholas, above, in swimming English Channel in record time, could be a stimulus to revive marathon swims at Ex, reader suggests in letter.
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Brilliant accomplishment of Cindy Nicholas, above, in swimming English Channel in record time, could be a stimulus to revive marathon swims at Ex, reader suggests in letter.
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    Cindy helps to open games. Just back from her record-breaking swim of the English Channel, Cindy Nicholas helps Scarborough Mayor Paul Cosgrove light (...)
    Cindy helps to open games. Just back from her record-breaking swim of the English Channel, Cindy Nicholas helps Scarborough Mayor Paul Cosgrove light (...)
    Darrell, Dick
    8/7/1975
    In the swim, Cindy Nicholas preps for her attempt to beat the English Channel on July 27
    In the swim, Cindy Nicholas preps for her attempt to beat the English Channel on July 27
    McConnell, Colin
    5/29/1975
    Cindy Nicholas, Marathon swimmer is helped ashore after swimming Lake Ontario
    Cindy Nicholas, Marathon swimmer is helped ashore after swimming Lake Ontario
    Nicholas, Cindy
    8/17/1974
    Swimmer Cindy Nicholas, above, deserved to be named athlete of the year, reader contends in letter below
    Swimmer Cindy Nicholas, above, deserved to be named athlete of the year, reader contends in letter below
    Nicholas, Cindy
    10/18/1977
    Back home after conquering the English Channel, Scarborough swimmer Cindy Nicholas is welcomed at Toronto International Airport by borough Mayor Paul (...)
    Back home after conquering the English Channel, Scarborough swimmer Cindy Nicholas is welcomed at Toronto International Airport by borough Mayor Paul (...)
    Griffin, Doug
    8/6/1975
    Cindy NIcholas is helped out of Lake Ontario after record-breaking swim this year
    Cindy NIcholas is helped out of Lake Ontario after record-breaking swim this year
    Dutton, Don
    8/16/1974
    Swimming champion Cindy Nicholas, 16, who yesterday set a new record for crossing lake Ontario, talks with mother, who is in Poland, last night. She a(...)
    Swimming champion Cindy Nicholas, 16, who yesterday set a new record for crossing lake Ontario, talks with mother, who is in Poland, last night. She a(...)
    Loek, Dick
    8/16/1974
    Homes on toronto Islands, above, should be cleared of illegal residents, reader suggests in letter below, and used as summer cottages by Metro residents who are selected by a lottery
    Homes on toronto Islands, above, should be cleared of illegal residents, reader suggests in letter below, and used as summer cottages by Metro residents who are selected by a lottery
    Spremo, Boris
    11 July 1977
    Marathon swimmer Cindy Nicholas braved rain today for hero's welcome back to Toronto
    Marathon swimmer Cindy Nicholas braved rain today for hero's welcome back to Toronto
    Nicholas, Cindy
    9/13/1977
    A winner, Marathon swimmer Cindy Nicholas clasps hands with a supporter and others a smile as she wins the Liberal nomination for Scarborough Centre l(...)
    A winner, Marathon swimmer Cindy Nicholas clasps hands with a supporter and others a smile as she wins the Liberal nomination for Scarborough Centre l(...)
    Nicholas, Cindy
    4/29/1987
    Cindy Nicholas. Next - the Channel
    Cindy Nicholas. Next - the Channel
    Loek, Dick
    8/16/1974
    Cindy Nicholas. She'll attempt Channel
    Cindy Nicholas. She'll attempt Channel
    Loek, Dick
    8/16/1974