Gold medal for first place in the 100 yard swim race at V.A.S.A. competition 19 July 1908, won by Lily Beaurepaire

Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal/Gold medal
Date Used
19 Jul 1908
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Brief Description
Gold medal won by Lily Beaurepaire for 1st place in a 100 Yards swim on 19th July, 1908. Obverse features a mermaid with text in the legend that reads "VICTORIAN AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION". Reverse features V.A.S.A. monogram. Inscription around edge reads "100 Yds. Ladies' Championship of Victoria / 19-07-8 / Won by / MISS L. BEAUREPAIRE". Decorative loop attachment at top.
Museum
Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 40 W: 30 D: 3mm (H: 1 9/16 W: 1 3/16 D: 1/8")
Media/Materials
Gold
Associated Event
100 Yards Swim
Associated Person
Date Used
19 Jul 1908
Location
In storage
Registration No
1986.813.33
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Doreen Beaurepaire

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