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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated May 6, 1961 reads "Kriste Giminez, 12 years old and eligible to compete in senior women's swimming competition, is hopeful she can compete in the 200-meter individual medley in the nationals in August. Representing the West Valley Swim School of Canoga Park and coached by Niels Madsen, the North Hollywood girl recently swam the 200-meter individual medley in senior women's competition in 2:50."
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