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Germany's Olympic marathon candidates polished off their training for the big games on the practice stretch near the Olympic stadium. Photo shows a gr(...)
Germany's Olympic marathon candidates polished off their training for the big games on the practice stretch near the Olympic stadium. Photo shows a gr(...)

Germany's Olympic marathon candidates polished off their training for the big games on the practice stretch near the Olympic stadium. Photo shows a gr(...)

Date7/1/1936
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Original Toronto Star caption: Germany's Olympic marathon candidates polished off their training for the big games on the practice stretch near the Olympic stadium. Photo shows a group of long-distance stars; with the stadium in the background.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Object NumberTSPA_0096487F
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