MEDAL FOR A CHAMPION.—D. Schollander, an 18 year-old American swimmer, wearing the medal presented to him after he had set a new world record in the 400 metres men’s freestyle event at the national swimming championships at Los Altos Hills. California. His time was 4min 12.7sec. On the left is M. Rose, the Australian Olympic champion, who held the former record, but was placed second to Schollander.
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Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30513, 7 August 1964, Page 15
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67MEDAL FOR A CHAMPION.—D. Schollander, an 18 year-old American swimmer, wearing the medal presented to him after he had set a new world record in the 400 metres men’s freestyle event at the national swimming championships at Los Altos Hills. California. His time was 4min 12.7sec. On the left is M. Rose, the Australian Olympic champion, who held the former record, but was placed second to Schollander. Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30513, 7 August 1964, Page 15
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