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These photos were scanned from the Canadian Team Handbook from The Olympiad for the Disabled, held in Arnhem, The Netherlands in 1980 and other personal photos and memorabilia. |
These shots were taken recently at The UBC Aquatic Centre in Vancouver. Click the images for a larger picture.
These photos were taken at Arnhem, Holland during the 1980 Olympiad for the Disabled and various other swim meets.
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That's me beside the guy with the striped shirt, congratulating my friend Denis on his medal. |
This is Denis Lapalme, a double BK, receiving his medal. |
Hometown Hero gets a ride on the YMCA Swim Team float during a local parade. That's me up on top. |
Opening Ceremonies at Olympiad for the Disabled. That's the Queen of the Netherlands landing in her helicopter. |
Opening Ceremonies at Olympiad for the Disabled.
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Opening Ceremonies at Olympiad for the Disabled. |
Opening Ceremonies at Olympiad for the Disabled. |
That's my coach, Malcom Bowman on the left, with some of the team captains. |
Canadian Team in our snazzy red leisure suits. |
One of the few shots of me racing, taken during competition in Arnhem. That's me in the second lane from the window. |
Jackie Mitchell on crutches, and me on the right with fellow team members. |
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Receiving my silver medal for 100M Breaststroke. |
Chef de Mission Jim and myself after a good race. |
Team Canada |
Another racing photo. That's my arm doing backstroke. |
Team Canada members from the Niagara Region before travelling to Holland. |
Bringing home the hardware! |
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Team Canada relaxes on the plane during the long trip home. |
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