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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(...)
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(...)

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(...)

Date8/30/1947
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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
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0049553F