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A weight off her shoulders

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A weight off her shoulders

Date8/5/1988

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Fung, Lori, 1963- (subject)

Power, Peter (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: A weight off her shoulders: Olympic gold medalist Lori Fung has been battling an energy-draining virus and herself for several months and her decision yesterday to retire from rhythmic gymnastics comes as a big relief. It's like a great weight has lifted; she said.

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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Object NumberTSPA_0048793F

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