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Ted Slingsby of Vancouver, B.C., whose genial demeanor has made him a prime favorite every where he has gone. Slingsby can at least claim one record. (...)
Ted Slingsby of Vancouver, B.C., whose genial demeanor has made him a prime favorite every where he has gone. Slingsby can at least claim one record. (...)

Ted Slingsby of Vancouver, B.C., whose genial demeanor has made him a prime favorite every where he has gone. Slingsby can at least claim one record. (...)

Date8/19/1933
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ted Slingsby of Vancouver; B.C.; whose genial demeanor has made him a prime favorite every where he has gone. Slingsby can at least claim one record. He will likely be the heaviest swimmer in the men's marathon; tipping the scale at 276 pounds.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0098334F
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