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So cold he couldn't bend, Mahomed Zaitoon of Egypt was helped ashore by ambulance men

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So cold he couldn't bend, Mahomed Zaitoon of Egypt was helped ashore by ambulance men

Date8/21/1964

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Dutton, Don (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: So cold he couldn't bend; Mahomed Zaitoon of Egypt was helped ashore by ambulance men. The 22-year-old swimmer had to be lifted on to a stretcher. Like the other competitors; he as swimming to a pot of gold - $7;000 first prize for a $8;500 for a woman. Prizes total $17;500.

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