Silver medal for 1924 Paris Olympic Games 4 x 200 metres freestyle, won by Frank Beaurepaire
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal/Silver medal
Date Used
1924
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Silver medal won by Frank Beaurepaire (swimmer) in the 4 x 200 metres Freestyle at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris. Obverse features two naked male athletes. The standing winner helps his rival up from the ground. The Olympic rings feature below. On the reverse, equipment used in both summer and winter sports and a harp form an arch around an inscription that reads "VIIIEME / OLYMPIADE / PARIS / 1924". The harp reflects the cultural element of the Games.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 55 W: 55 D: 4mm (H: 2 3/16 W: 2 3/16 D: 3/16")
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Date Used
1924
Location
In storage
Registration No
1990.2400.9
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian F Beaurepaire
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