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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

Swimmer Cindy Nicholas, above, deserved to be named athlete of the year, reader contends in letter below

Date10/18/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Swimmer Cindy Nicholas, above, deserved to be named athlete of the year, reader contends in letter below.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0070783F
    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
    Darrell, Dick
    9/12/1977
    The attractiveness of the City Hall complex puts into sharp focus what we lack in other parts of the city, contends Professor J. Spelt in the letter below. (Picture was taken from City Hall tower.)
    The attractiveness of the City Hall complex puts into sharp focus what we lack in other parts of the city, contends Professor J. Spelt in the letter below. (Picture was taken from City Hall tower.)
    Spremo, Boris
    3/23/1972
    Swimmer Cindy Nicholas, 29, says mom, VIcky Nicholas, 'still looks after me
    Swimmer Cindy Nicholas, 29, says mom, VIcky Nicholas, 'still looks after me
    Dunlop, Al
    5/8/1987
    Another lake swimmer is 11-year-old Maria Myslik who swam Lake Dalrymple on the day Cindy Nicholas conquered Lake Ontario. It is only about 3 miles, but it's a fair swim, she says proudly
    Another lake swimmer is 11-year-old Maria Myslik who swam Lake Dalrymple on the day Cindy Nicholas conquered Lake Ontario. It is only about 3 miles, but it's a fair swim, she says proudly
    Combs, Erin
    8/27/1974
    Lake swimmers honored. Honored by Metro Council yesterday, Lake Ontario swimmers Angela Kondrak (left) and Cindy Nicholas hold citations given them. A(...)
    Lake swimmers honored. Honored by Metro Council yesterday, Lake Ontario swimmers Angela Kondrak (left) and Cindy Nicholas hold citations given them. A(...)
    Goode, Jeff
    9/10/1974
    Relaxed swimmer Cindy Nicholas proudly displays front-page picture of herself in yesterday's final edition of The Star, taken only a few hours before (...)
    Relaxed swimmer Cindy Nicholas proudly displays front-page picture of herself in yesterday's final edition of The Star, taken only a few hours before (...)
    Loek, Dick
    8/16/1974
    Champion swimmer Cindy Nicholas in her special room
    Champion swimmer Cindy Nicholas in her special room
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
    4/6/1978
    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
    Serving as a beacon throughout the night the CN Tower could be seen by swimmer Cindy Nicholas all night as she crossed Lake Ontario. Here, she can see(...)
    Serving as a beacon throughout the night the CN Tower could be seen by swimmer Cindy Nicholas all night as she crossed Lake Ontario. Here, she can see(...)
    Nicholas, Cindy
    8/16/1974
    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. Youngest lake swimmer
    Cindy Nicholas. Youngest lake swimmer
    Nicholas, Cindy
    8/16/1974