Gold medal presented for first place in VASC quarter mile race, won by Frank Beaurepaire - 3 February 1906
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal/Gold medal
Date Used
03 Feb 1906
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Gold medal won by Frank Beaurepaire for first place in a ¼ Mile swim, 3 February 1906. Obverse features a mermaid with text in the legend that reads, "VICTORIAN AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION". Reverse features V.A.S.A. monogram and inscription reads "¼ Mile Championship / 3.2.06 / Won by / F.E. BEAUREPAIRE / Time 6m. 15 4/5s.". Decorative loop attachment at top.
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0 - Whole: H: 40 W: 30 D: 3mm (H: 1 9/16 W: 1 3/16 D: 1/8")
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Date Used
03 Feb 1906
Location
On display
Registration No
1990.2400.96
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian F Beaurepaire
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