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Linda Russell, 14, of Brampton, enjoys training for the 100 metres and relay in which she will compete at the Olympics for the Deaf in Yugoslavia in August
Linda Russell, 14, of Brampton, enjoys training for the 100 metres and relay in which she will compete at the Olympics for the Deaf in Yugoslavia in August

Linda Russell, 14, of Brampton, enjoys training for the 100 metres and relay in which she will compete at the Olympics for the Deaf in Yugoslavia in August

Date6/20/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: Linda Russell; 14; of Brampton; enjoys training for the 100 metres and relay in which she will compete at the Olympics for the Deaf in Yugoslavia in August.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0098731F
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