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In the swim
In the swim

In the swim

Date10/10/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: In the swim: The joy of swimming is a new experience for Ian Hyslop; 66; and Elena Gelmini; 58; who respond to the magic of Lori Bryant (centre). Lori says most non-swimmers are afraid because they have been in an accident; or have witnessed one.
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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_0098364F
A star is born, A bird's-eye view is the best as members of the Etobicoke Olympium Synchronized Swim Club float in a star-shaped formation in the Olym(...)
A star is born, A bird's-eye view is the best as members of the Etobicoke Olympium Synchronized Swim Club float in a star-shaped formation in the Olym(...)
2/8/1980
Training to swim Lake Ontario next month, 18-year-old Joe Schnittker of Oakville swims in Oakville harbor under the watchful eyes of his coach, Jim Cl(...)
Training to swim Lake Ontario next month, 18-year-old Joe Schnittker of Oakville swims in Oakville harbor under the watchful eyes of his coach, Jim Cl(...)
7/15/1975
Tobblers get in the swim. Oshawa youngsters can learn to swim early, thanks to the recreation department's two swimming pools and its programs for mot(...)
Tobblers get in the swim. Oshawa youngsters can learn to swim early, thanks to the recreation department's two swimming pools and its programs for mot(...)
3/3/1975
Mute, Halt and Blind in C.N.E. swim. Representing four different types of affliction, the quartet shown ABOVE are entered in the 15 mile C.N.E. swim m(...)
Mute, Halt and Blind in C.N.E. swim. Representing four different types of affliction, the quartet shown ABOVE are entered in the 15 mile C.N.E. swim m(...)
8/30/1932
Jim Shaw, University of Toronto swim star, may not represent Canada in 1971 Pan-American Games
Jim Shaw, University of Toronto swim star, may not represent Canada in 1971 Pan-American Games
11/12/1969
Another lake swimmer is 11-year-old Maria Myslik who swam Lake Dalrymple on the day Cindy Nicholas conquered Lake Ontario. It is only about 3 miles, but it's a fair swim, she says proudly
Another lake swimmer is 11-year-old Maria Myslik who swam Lake Dalrymple on the day Cindy Nicholas conquered Lake Ontario. It is only about 3 miles, but it's a fair swim, she says proudly
8/27/1974
Three years after receiving a kidney transplant, Paul Grindall, 30, is a contestant in the Masters Swim Meet and coaches children in swimming after he(...)
Three years after receiving a kidney transplant, Paul Grindall, 30, is a contestant in the Masters Swim Meet and coaches children in swimming after he(...)
1/21/1973
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
3/16/1973
In the swim
In the swim
12/14/1980
Frolicking in Lake Ontario at Hamilton Polar Bear Club's New Year's Day swim are Brian Atkinson (left), 21, Corky Atkinson, 44, and Don Jones, 25, as divers watch
Frolicking in Lake Ontario at Hamilton Polar Bear Club's New Year's Day swim are Brian Atkinson (left), 21, Corky Atkinson, 44, and Don Jones, 25, as divers watch
1/1/1978
Swimmers hit the 38F, 4C waters of Lake Ontario in the annual Polar Bear Club swim at Van Wagner's Beach in Hamilton
Swimmers hit the 38F, 4C waters of Lake Ontario in the annual Polar Bear Club swim at Van Wagner's Beach in Hamilton
1/1/1980
Back in swim: Former British Empire Games competitor 30 years ago, Kay Easun returned to competitive swimming in the Masters program for the sheer purpose of fitness and renewed vitality
Back in swim: Former British Empire Games competitor 30 years ago, Kay Easun returned to competitive swimming in the Masters program for the sheer purpose of fitness and renewed vitality
3/3/1982