Gold medal presented for first place in VASA one mile race on 15 January 1910, won by Frank Beaurepaire

Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal/Gold medal
Date Used
15 Jan 1910
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Object Detail

Brief Description
Gold medal won by Frank Beaurepaire for 1st place in a 1 Mile swim on 15th January, 1910. 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 "1ST VICTORIAN MILE CHAMPIONSHIP / 15/1/10 '24.57' / F.E. 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
1 Mile Swim
Associated Person
Date Used
15 Jan 1910
Location
In storage
Registration No
1990.2400.114
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian F Beaurepaire

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