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Cashing in, Retired Canadian downhill skiers Steve Podborski, left, and Ken Read have reaped lucrative rewards from their top performances in amateur (...)
Cashing in, Retired Canadian downhill skiers Steve Podborski, left, and Ken Read have reaped lucrative rewards from their top performances in amateur (...)

Cashing in, Retired Canadian downhill skiers Steve Podborski, left, and Ken Read have reaped lucrative rewards from their top performances in amateur (...)

Date3/4/1982
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Original Toronto Star caption: Cashing in, Retired Canadian downhill skiers Steve Podborski, left, and Ken Read have reaped lucrative rewards from their top performances in amateur ski racing. Podborski is said to have earned more than $1 million during his career and Read isn't far behind.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0074070F
    Spoils of victory, Skier Steve Podborski of Don Mills displays trophy he won in World Cup downhill Sunday in St
    Spoils of victory, Skier Steve Podborski of Don Mills displays trophy he won in World Cup downhill Sunday in St
    Podborski, Steve, 1957-
    12/23/1980
    Sure, Steve, sure. Dave Irwin, left, Dave Murray and Ken Read appear somewhat skeptical as Steve Podborski puts some body English into a ski story for(...)
    Sure, Steve, sure. Dave Irwin, left, Dave Murray and Ken Read appear somewhat skeptical as Steve Podborski puts some body English into a ski story for(...)
    Lennon, Frank
    4/6/1984
    Going for it, Steve Podborski, Canada's World Cup downhill ski champion, is leading the pack in this Wheelathon 82 race at Variety Village in Scarboro(...)
    Going for it, Steve Podborski, Canada's World Cup downhill ski champion, is leading the pack in this Wheelathon 82 race at Variety Village in Scarboro(...)
    McConnell, Colin
    8/8/1982
    His name in lights, To mark Steve Podborski week in Metro, the World Cup downhill skiing champion's name has been placed in lights on the CN Tower. A (...)
    His name in lights, To mark Steve Podborski week in Metro, the World Cup downhill skiing champion's name has been placed in lights on the CN Tower. A (...)
    McConnell, Colin
    5/10/1982
    Jackie and Mike Podborski admire a downhill trophy which their son Steve won in Italy
    Jackie and Mike Podborski admire a downhill trophy which their son Steve won in Italy
    Griffin, Doug
    1/23/1979
    Steve Podborski, Underwent knee surgery three times during his downhill ski racing career
    Steve Podborski, Underwent knee surgery three times during his downhill ski racing career
    Cooper, David
    2/5/1985
    Speed-freak skiers top speeds of 120 m
    Speed-freak skiers top speeds of 120 m
    Loek, Dick
    4/25/1983
    Pro skiers discuss tactics for beehive race at devil's Glen Sunday, From left: Ernst Hinterseer, Anderl Molterer, Hias Lietner, Pepi Gramshammer
    Pro skiers discuss tactics for beehive race at devil's Glen Sunday, From left: Ernst Hinterseer, Anderl Molterer, Hias Lietner, Pepi Gramshammer
    James, Norman
    2/21/1964
    Pod takes the plunge. Ann Rohmer, a television host who'll be joining CTV news staff next month, and retired ski champion Steve Podborski were married(...)
    Pod takes the plunge. Ann Rohmer, a television host who'll be joining CTV news staff next month, and retired ski champion Steve Podborski were married(...)
    Goode, Jeff
    5/12/1984
    It was hard to tell who was more interested in whom as cross-county skiers Elizabeth Rhind (left) and Diane Hudson passed
    It was hard to tell who was more interested in whom as cross-county skiers Elizabeth Rhind (left) and Diane Hudson passed
    McConnell, Colin
    2/6/1977
    Hit the hills! That was the cry from skiers this week as the city was hit by the first major snowstorm of the year
    Hit the hills! That was the cry from skiers this week as the city was hit by the first major snowstorm of the year
    Darrell, Dick
    12/10/1977
    The Picturesque steamer arrives at Bigwin Island from the Mainland, Glistening lakes are not only fun to sail on, they're paradise for the sports-minded water skiers
    The Picturesque steamer arrives at Bigwin Island from the Mainland, Glistening lakes are not only fun to sail on, they're paradise for the sports-minded water skiers
    Grant, Frank
    n.d.