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Swimmer forced to end crossing

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Swimmer forced to end crossing

Date9/5/1992

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Costa, Carlos (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Town, Ted (photographer)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Swimmer forced to end crossing. A disappointed - and cold - Carlos Costa ends his Lake Ontario swim yesterday when the water temperaure fell to 10c (50F). The legless man, who noted he wasn't tired despite a 9 1/2-hour bid, said he'll try again next year.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0040439F

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