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Giant strides

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Giant strides

Date7/25/1976

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Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Giant strides: Cuban racer Alberto Juantorena; taking long strides powered by his 190 pounds on a 6 foot; 3 inch body; breaks the tape to set world record of 1:43.50 and win the olympic gold medal in the 800-metre event yesterday. Ivo Vandamme of Belgium and Rick WOhlhuter of the U.S. finished second and third.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0096672F

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