Beryl Swan, competitor in Isle of Man TT Race
May 05, 1962 - Lone Woman in Isle of Man Races. Walthamstow housewife, 36 year old blonde haired Beryl Swan, is the first woman solo competitor in an Isle of Man TT Race. She rides a yellow engine 50cc Italian machine over the 38 mile course next week against 326 men. Her biggest obstacle: having had to gain 14 lb. in less than a month to reach the qualifying weight of 9st. 11lb. Photo shows: Cod liver oil helps Beryl gain weight
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13240284
Media ID
47005587
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3717px x 5148px
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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Editorial Use Only - No Property or Model Releases. For any non-editorial use, please contact Mary Evans direct
Source
Keystone Pictures USA
Date
1962
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