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Quadruple gold

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Quadruple gold

Date7/19/1976

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Loek, Dick (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Quadruple gold: John Naber was the swimming superstar for the U.S. winning two individual gold medals and helping two relay teams caputre first place. Naber set a world record of 55.49 seconds in the 100-metre backstroke. He also won the 200-metre backstroke. The American men dominated the men's competition in the Olympic pool; while East Germans scored heavily in women's events.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0096590F

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