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The winner, Bernice Looney, 21, of of Warren, Ohio, seen here, swam five miles in 2:27.07 in win the $2,500 prize
The winner, Bernice Looney, 21, of of Warren, Ohio, seen here, swam five miles in 2:27.07 in win the $2,500 prize

The winner, Bernice Looney, 21, of of Warren, Ohio, seen here, swam five miles in 2:27.07 in win the $2,500 prize

Date9/27/1947
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0063725F
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