Lot #713 - 1978 COMMONWEALTH GAMES IN CANADA, Participation Medal
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Auction House:Leski Auctions
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Sale Name:Australian & Colonial
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Sale Date:15 Jul 2018 ~ 12noon (AEST)
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Lot #:713
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Lot Description:1978 COMMONWEALTH GAMES IN CANADA, Participation Medal
1978 XI Commonwealth Games/Edmonton, Canada, bronze, 43mm diameter. -
Notes:At Edmonton, Tracy Wickham emerged onto the world swimming stage, winning both the 400m and 800m freestyle. That same year, she set world records in both events, and won both the 400m and 800m freestyle at the 1978 Berlin World Championships, setting a world 400m record of 4.06.28, which stood as the Championship record until 2007. Both world records stood until 1987, long after her retirement.
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Estimate:A$100 - 150
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Realised Price:
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Category:Memorabilia
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