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True grit: Silken Laumann's courageous effort produces a surprise Olympic bronze medal in singles rowing.
True grit: Silken Laumann's courageous effort produces a surprise Olympic bronze medal in singles rowing.

True grit: Silken Laumann's courageous effort produces a surprise Olympic bronze medal in singles rowing.

Date9/19/1992
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0061791F
Rowing Routine: Silken Laumann, an Olympic medalist in rowing, working out at the Fitness Institute, is pushing a different cause this month
Rowing Routine: Silken Laumann, an Olympic medalist in rowing, working out at the Fitness Institute, is pushing a different cause this month
3/21/1990
Though they both feel more comfortable rowing Solo, Kay Worthington, foreground, and Silken Laumann are joining forces in hopes for a medal at the Seo(...)
Though they both feel more comfortable rowing Solo, Kay Worthington, foreground, and Silken Laumann are joining forces in hopes for a medal at the Seo(...)
5/27/1988
It's a tough life: Silken Laumann, a member of Canada's Olympic rowing team, looks pretty relaxed here, but a new book by two women scullers underlines the stresses and heavy demands of this once male-dominated sport
It's a tough life: Silken Laumann, a member of Canada's Olympic rowing team, looks pretty relaxed here, but a new book by two women scullers underlines the stresses and heavy demands of this once male-dominated sport
6/4/1987
By Frank Calleja, Toronto Star, A campaign by a Brampton man to award rower Silken Laumann a gold medal for her inspirational Olympic performance is gaining support across the country.
By Frank Calleja, Toronto Star, A campaign by a Brampton man to award rower Silken Laumann a gold medal for her inspirational Olympic performance is gaining support across the country.
8/5/1992
Rower Silken Laumann aims to win Olympic medal
Rower Silken Laumann aims to win Olympic medal
1/4/1991
Pulling for gold: Toronto's Silken Laumann powers her way to the gold in the women's single sculls at the Pan American Games yesterday
Pulling for gold: Toronto's Silken Laumann powers her way to the gold in the women's single sculls at the Pan American Games yesterday
8/16/1987
Silken Laumann: The sweat, work and strain is all in pursuit of Olympic gold.
Silken Laumann: The sweat, work and strain is all in pursuit of Olympic gold.
1/4/1991
Silken Laumann: Won't be healed in time for the Olympics.
Silken Laumann: Won't be healed in time for the Olympics.
1/4/1991
Ottawa may sell constitutional deal with the likes of Wayne Gretzky, Roberta Bondar, Mark Tewksbury, Sylvie Frechette, Mario Lemieux and Silken Laumann
Ottawa may sell constitutional deal with the likes of Wayne Gretzky, Roberta Bondar, Mark Tewksbury, Sylvie Frechette, Mario Lemieux and Silken Laumann
11/28/1991
Winning smiles: Harold Chae, 11, the 1992 Easter Seals Timmy, meets Silken Laumann, Canada's athlete of the year and Lou Marsh award winner, at the Conn Smythe Sports Celebrities Dinner last night
Winning smiles: Harold Chae, 11, the 1992 Easter Seals Timmy, meets Silken Laumann, Canada's athlete of the year and Lou Marsh award winner, at the Conn Smythe Sports Celebrities Dinner last night
2/6/1992
Laumann, Danielle Silken
Laumann, Danielle Silken
3/31/1998
Silken Laumann: Rower is taking a rest but plans to compete in '96 Games.
Silken Laumann: Rower is taking a rest but plans to compete in '96 Games.
12/18/1991