I was born in 1933 - Has swimming changed since then. Here is a historical remdition of swimming from the past. It also includes Jon Hendricks from Australia winning the 100 meters in 1956.
www.youtube.com/watch
52 Helsinki looked a bit "weak", from the swimming right down to the plywood blocks with black spray paint numbers. It looks very serious from 56 on.
The backstroke from the 30's looks like it was from a retirement pool in Del Boca Vista Fla.
52 Helsinki looked a bit "weak", from the swimming right down to the plywood blocks with black spray paint numbers. It looks very serious from 56 on.
The backstroke from the 30's looks like it was from a retirement pool in Del Boca Vista Fla.
