Winner of the $5,000 first prize in the first post-war renewal of the Canadian National Exhibition marathon swim, Ben Gazel, 36-year-old R.C.A.F. vete(...)

Original Toronto Star caption: Winner of the $5;000 first prize in the first post-war renewal of the Canadian National Exhibition marathon swim; Ben Gazel; 36-year-old R.C.A.F. veteran; of Toronto; is seen with his wife and son. Norman; 21 months old; after his victory. Gazel never before won any swim longer than 100 yards