Gold medal presented for first place in VASC 100 yard race c1906, won by Frank Beaurepaire

Australian Sports Museum
East Melbourne, Australia

Gold medal won by Frank Beaurepaire for first place in a 100 Yards swim c.1906. Obverse features a mermaid with text in the legend that reads "VICTORIAN AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION". Reverse features V.A.S.A. monogram and inscription reads "100 YDS. / CHAMPIONSHIP / Won by / F.E. BEAUREPAIRE. Time 1m. 1s.". Decorative loop attachment at top.

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Title: Gold medal presented for first place in VASC 100 yard race c1906, won by Frank Beaurepaire
Date Created: Circa 1906
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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Gold medal presented for first place in VASC 100 yard race c1906, won by Frank Beaurepaire

Australian Sports Museum
East Melbourne, Australia

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