Gold medal for first place in the 100 yard freestyle race at A.P.L.S.C. competition c1920, won by Lily Beaurepaire
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal/Gold medal
Date Used
Circa 1920
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Gold medal won by Lily Beaurepaire for 1st place in the 100 Yards Freestyle at the A.P.L.S.C. competition c. 1920. 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 "A.P.L.S.C.". Loop attachment at top. Reverse inscription reads "100 yds freestyle Championship of Victoria / 1ST / LILY DE BEAUREPAIRE / TIME 1 MIN 22 secs.".
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
Circa 1920
Location
In storage
Registration No
1986.813.29
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Doreen Beaurepaire
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