Gold medal presented as first prize for NSWASA 440 yard race on 16 March 1922, won by Frank Beaurepaire
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal/Gold medal
Date Used
16 Mar 1922
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Gold medal won by Frank Beaurepaire for 1st place in the 440 Yards Swim in 1922. Medal features a life ring and two crossed laurel branches superimposed by an enamel shield (N.S.W.'s) with a white background and red cross. Shield at top of medal below loop attachment. Text in legend reads "N.S.W. AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION". Reverse inscription reads "440 Yards / Championship / of N.S.W. / F. BEAUREPAIRE. 1st./ Time.5 Min 31 1/5 sec / 16-3-22.".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 35 W: 30 D: 2mm (H: 1 3/8 W: 1 3/16 D: 1/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
16 Mar 1922
Location
In storage
Registration No
1990.2400.145
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian F Beaurepaire
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