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Bending over backwards

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Bending over backwards

Date8/18/1979

Names

Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Bending over backwards: Debbie Pegg of the London-Western Track Club clears the high jump bar during yesterday's Ontario track and field championship at Etobicoke Centennial Stadium. Meet was highlighted by Paul William' Canadian record in the men's 3;000-meter steeplechase. The 23-year-old Toronto runner lowered mark to 8:35.8

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English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0098725F

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