1979 Press Photo Valour In Sport Award Winner Naomi Uemura Shaking Hands

Naomi Uemura of Japan Wins Valour In Sport Award The annual Valour in Sport Award (known as the V.C. of Sport) was presented to Naomi Uemura of Japan, aged 37, who became the first man to reach the North Pole alone across the frozen Arctic Sea. During his career Uemura has conquered Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Co Aconcagua, Mt. McKinley, Everest, and many other summits. Each feat was accomplished alone. The ceremony tool place in the Guildhall in the City of London. Photo Shows: Seen during the awards ceremony. L-R. Kathy Miller, last years winner - with Teddy Kennedy Jr who lost a leg through cancer a few years ago, one of the finalists, and Naomi Uemura, the lone explorer from Japan, who won the award.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 02-02-1979.

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