CHAMPION SWIMMERS
Visit To N.Z. Possible _ (New Zeaiana Press Association) AUCKLAND, August 10. The manager of the Empire Games swimming team, Mr F. Roe, said that negotiations were under way for a tour of New Zealand by the world-record holder in the women’s 110yds backstroke, Miss Judy Grinham, the 220yds breaststroke champion, Miss A. Lonsborough. and the springboard diving champion. Miss C. Welsh, all of whom won gold medals at Cardiff “There is a distinct possibility of seeing them over here,” Mr Roe said. “I was very pleased with our team,” he added. “They are a wonderful bunch. Tessa Staveley, who came second in the 110yds butterfly, exceeded all our expectations.”
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Press, Volume XCVII, Issue 28661, 11 August 1958, Page 10
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