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
And in this era of "technical" suits, don't forget that these guys and gals in the early years were often wearing suits of wool or other highly resistant materials! Go see what you could do now with a pound and a half of wet wool around your butt!
Leo
And in this era of "technical" suits, don't forget that these guys and gals in the early years were often wearing suits of wool or other highly resistant materials! Go see what you could do now with a pound and a half of wet wool around your butt!
Leo
