Gold medal presented for first place in VASC 300 yard race, won by Frank Beaurepaire - 28 January 1907

Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal/Gold medal
Date Used
28 Jan 1907
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Brief Description
Gold medal won by Frank Beaurepaire for first place in a 300 yards swim on 28 January 1907. Obverse features a mermaid with text in the legend that reads "VICTORIAN AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION". Reverse features V.A.S.A. monogram and inscription that reads "300 YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP / 28-1-07 / Won by / FRANK DE BEAUREPAIRE, Time 4m.7s.". 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
300 Yards Swim
Associated Person
Date Used
28 Jan 1907
Location
On display
Registration No
1990.2400.99
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian F Beaurepaire

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