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Breaks own record: Michael Round of Hamilton ran up all 1,760 steps in 10.11 minutes, a record by five seconds.
Breaks own record: Michael Round of Hamilton ran up all 1,760 steps in 10.11 minutes, a record by five seconds.

Breaks own record: Michael Round of Hamilton ran up all 1,760 steps in 10.11 minutes, a record by five seconds.

Date8/9/1980
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  • Breaks own record: Michael Round of Hamilton ran up all 1,760 steps in 10.11 minutes, a record by five seconds.
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0133047F
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