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LOT 2014

British Sharon Davies Signed Swimming Cap

21ST CENTURY A.D.

8 7/8 in. (57 grams, 22.5 cm).

A Speedo 'Team Great Britain' rubber swimming cap, signed in ink by Sharon Davies. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired from Spirit of Sport, UK, 2014.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.

Accompanied by a certificate and two photographs.

Footnotes

Sharon Davies (born 1 November 1962) was one of the UK's most successful swimmers, competing and winning medals in twelve Olympic Games and many other events for the British team during the 1970's to 1990's period; she has been a presenter and a prominent voice in UK swimming.

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LOT 2014

British Sharon Davies Signed Swimming Cap

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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