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Sports, 1st prize

August 01, 1978

Finishing in the 100m semi-final of the Edmonton Commonwealth Games, arch rivals Hasely Crawford and Donald Quarrie challenge each other for the final race.

August 01, 1978

Glenn Patching (Australia) takes off in the 200m backstroke final at the Commonwealth Games.

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Russell McPhedran

Sydney Daily Sun

1979 Photo Contest, Sports, 1st prize
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Russell McPhedran

Sydney Daily Sun

01 August, 1978

Finishing in the 100m semi-final of the Edmonton Commonwealth Games, arch rivals Hasely Crawford and Donald Quarrie challenge each other for the final race.

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