WORLD RECORD.—Debbie Meyer (United States) holds her team-mate, Vicky King, after breaking the world record in the women’s 1500 metres freestyle at the United States swimming ehampionships. Miss Meyer's time was 17min 19.9sec, and Miss King was second in 17min 20sec. The previous record was 17min 31.2sec.
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Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32073, 22 August 1969, Page 13
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47WORLD RECORD.—Debbie Meyer (United States) holds her team-mate, Vicky King, after breaking the world record in the women’s 1500 metres freestyle at the United States swimming ehampionships. Miss Meyer's time was 17min 19.9sec, and Miss King was second in 17min 20sec. The previous record was 17min 31.2sec. Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32073, 22 August 1969, Page 13
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