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Gold medal presented for first place in 1908 VASA 440 yard race, won by Frank Beaurepaire
Australian Sports Museum
East Melbourne, Australia
Gold medal won by Frank Beaurepaire for first place in a 440 Yards swim in January, 1908. Obverse features a mermaid with text in the legend that reads "VICTORIAN AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION". Reverse features V.A.S.A. monogram and inscription that reads "CHAMPIONSHIP OF VICTORIA. 440 YDS / JAN 1908 / Won By / F. BEAUREPAIRE". Decorative loop attachment at top.
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- Title: Gold medal presented for first place in 1908 VASA 440 yard race, won by Frank Beaurepaire
- Date Created: 1908
- Physical Dimensions: H: 40 W: 30 D: 3mm
- Provenance: Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian F Beaurepaire.
- Medium: Gold
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