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Russian victor: Elena Burmenskaya, member of Soviet swim team touring Canada, was an easy winner in the Ontario championships last night in Etobicoke
Russian victor: Elena Burmenskaya, member of Soviet swim team touring Canada, was an easy winner in the Ontario championships last night in Etobicoke

Russian victor: Elena Burmenskaya, member of Soviet swim team touring Canada, was an easy winner in the Ontario championships last night in Etobicoke

Date3/16/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Russian victor: Elena Burmenskaya; member of Soviet swim team touring Canada; was an easy winner in the Ontario championships last night in Etobicoke.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0098212F
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