RECORD BREAKERS BOTH.—Thompson Mann (right) and Richard McGeagh present a cheerful picture after both had broken the world record for the men’s 100 metres backstroke in the United States Olympic trials in the Astoria pool, New York. Mann recorded 60sec and McGeagh 60.8 sec. mcGeagh was joint holder with T. Stock of the old record of 60.9 sec.
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Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30541, 9 September 1964, Page 19
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58RECORD BREAKERS BOTH.—Thompson Mann (right) and Richard McGeagh present a cheerful picture after both had broken the world record for the men’s 100 metres backstroke in the United States Olympic trials in the Astoria pool, New York. Mann recorded 60sec and McGeagh 60.8 sec. mcGeagh was joint holder with T. Stock of the old record of 60.9 sec. Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30541, 9 September 1964, Page 19
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