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Five Mile Centennial Run, Starting Line, Egg Harbor City Centennial. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3KW5H0F
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Five Mile Centennial Run, Starting Line, Egg Harbor City Centennial. 1955. RUcore: https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3KW5H0F

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TitleFive Mile Centennial Run, Starting Line, Egg Harbor City Centennial
NameWinterbottom,, Ernest (depicted), Ross, Browning (associated name),
Date Created1955
SubjectAnniversaries, Athletes, Athletics, Community life
DescriptionThis photograph shows the first moments of the Egg Harbor City Five Mile Centennial Run on July 16, 1955.

The Centennial Run started at the post office and ended at the point of origin. Participants included local athletes as well as visitors. Notably, runner Browning Ross, winner of Best Overall Time, was a 1952 Olympic Champion as well as one of the best long-distance runners in the United States.

The Five Mile Centennial Run was sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. Chairman Ernest Winterbottom is clearly visible, waving a flag at far right.
Genrelocal histories, candid portraits
Time PeriodPostwar Years (1945-1970)
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3KW5H0F
CollectionEgg Harbor City Historical Society Photographs
Organization NameEgg Harbor City Historical Society
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