The World Almanac and Book of FactsPress Publishing Company (The New York World), 1956 |
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... ( Britain ) . Sailed into sea now bearing his name , reaching 74 ° 15'S . 1831 - John Biscoe ( Britain ) . Discovered Enderby Land in 50 ° E . , named Cape Ann . 1833 - Peter Kemp ( Britain ) . Sighted land now named for him in 60 ° E ...
... ( Britain ) . Sailed into sea now bearing his name , reaching 74 ° 15'S . 1831 - John Biscoe ( Britain ) . Discovered Enderby Land in 50 ° E . , named Cape Ann . 1833 - Peter Kemp ( Britain ) . Sighted land now named for him in 60 ° E ...
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... Britain 1928 Percy Williams , Canada 1932 Eddie Tolan , United States . 1936 Jesse Owens , United States 200 ... Britain . 1908 E. R. Voigt , Great Britain .. 14m . 17.6 .14m . 6.0s 45m . 11.86 26m . 26 1-58 25m . 11 1-58 31m . 20.8 31m ...
... Britain 1928 Percy Williams , Canada 1932 Eddie Tolan , United States . 1936 Jesse Owens , United States 200 ... Britain . 1908 E. R. Voigt , Great Britain .. 14m . 17.6 .14m . 6.0s 45m . 11.86 26m . 26 1-58 25m . 11 1-58 31m . 20.8 31m ...
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... Britain , was first swimmer to swim the Channel both directions ( 1927 , 1934 ) . William Barnie . Scotland , was ... Britain 1911 Thomas Burgess , Britain . 1923 * Henry F. Sullivan , U.S .. Enrique Tiraboschi , Argentina . Charles Toth ...
... Britain , was first swimmer to swim the Channel both directions ( 1927 , 1934 ) . William Barnie . Scotland , was ... Britain 1911 Thomas Burgess , Britain . 1923 * Henry F. Sullivan , U.S .. Enrique Tiraboschi , Argentina . Charles Toth ...
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