Gold medal for first place in 100 yards swim, won by Lily Beaurepaire - 19 Feb 1910
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal/Gold medal
Date Used
19 Feb 1910
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Gold medal won by Lily Beaurepaire for first place in the 100 yards swim at the V.L.A.S.A. competition on 19 February 1910. Medal shaped like a life belt bound with ropes enclosing an enamel blue crown and white shield. Blue scroll along lower edge reads "CHAMPIONSHIP". Inscription around belt reads "V.L.A.S.A. / 100 YDS". Loop attachment at top. Reverse inscription reads "Won by / Miss L. / Beaurepaire / 19.2.10.".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 40 W: 32 D: 2mm (H: 1 9/16 W: 1 1/4 D: 1/16")
Associated Event
Associated Person
Date Used
19 Feb 1910
Location
In storage
Registration No
1986.813.17
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Doreen Beaurepaire
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