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Weighty matter

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Weighty matter

Date9/24/1981

Names

Dunlop, Al (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Weighty matter: Overall strength is key to a good jump and skier Ron Richards is going to be prepared when he meets international competition. Concentration and control are also factors; Ron says. The sport is a mental one he adds.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0097525F

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