Gold medal presented for first place in AASC 550 yard race on 5 February 1910, won by Frank Beaurepaire

Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal/Gold medal
Date Used
05 Feb 1910
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Object Detail

Brief Description
Gold medal won by Frank Beaurepaire for 1st place in the 440 Yards swim on 5th February, 1910. Medal features A.S.S.A. monogram above a shield similar to that of New South Wales. It is supported by a fish at each side. Surrounding text in legend reads "AUSTRALASIAN AMATEUR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS". Reverse inscription framed by wreath reads "440 YARDS / Championship / of Australia / Won by / F. BEAUREPAIRE / at Melbourne / 5.2.1910 / Time 5 min 36 2/5 secs".
Museum
Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 36 W: 30 D: 2mm (H: 1 7/16 W: 1 3/16 D: 1/16")
Media/Materials
Gold
Associated Event
Australian Amateur Swimming Championship
440 Yards Swim
Associated Person
Date Used
05 Feb 1910
Location
In storage
Registration No
1990.2400.67
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian F Beaurepaire

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