THE OLYMPIAD

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22499, 17 August 1936, Page 9

THE OLYMPIAD

SWIMMING FINALS FURTHER RECORDS WIN FOE TERADA END OF THE GAMES By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright (Received August 10, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, August 15 The special representative in Berlin of the Australian Associated Press reports that the Olympic Games, which ended to-day, passed off without an undue share of incident, except for the departure of the Peruvians. The spirit among the individual competitors, broadly speaking, was within measurable distance of the Olympic ideal, and with the exception of the wrestling the Games were splendidly conducted. The regatta was an outstanding example of efficiency. The demonstrative patriotism of the German crowds was liable to gr.ate on foreign susceptibilities. Most of the Australians think they have seen enough uniforms, saluting and parading to last them a lifetime. The German competitors certainly provided objects for demonstrations, notably in the field and rowing events. Deference to foreign criticism in certain respects, in the early stages, enabled the organisation to emerge triumphant. If Australia manages the Empire Games as well it will be a fine achievement. Finals of Swimming Events In the final of the men's 1500 metres free-style swimming event to-day Terada (Japan) quickly went ahead, and won by 20 yards. Medica (United States) beat Uto (Japan) by a touch. The final of the 100 metres men's backstroke event yesterday was swum in heavy rain on a cold afternoon, but tho stadium was packed. P. Oliver (Australia) appeared nervous and was late in starting. He never appeared to stand a chance. Keifer led all the way and won comfortably.

Herr Hitler was present at Gruenau and saw five German victories, which were received with increasingly tumultuous cheering from the crowded stand.

The stormy afternoon and heavy rain brought down the photographers' captive balloon, which was moored over the finishing point, and the occupants were rescued by the crew of a motor-boat. Details of Last Two Days' Events

Details of the last two days' results are:—

1500 METRES MEN'S FREE-STYLE (Holder of title and Olympic record: K. Kitamura, Japan, 10m 12.45; world's record, 39m 7.25, A. Borg, Sweden.)

Final.—Y. Terada (Japan), 19m 13.75, 1; J. Medica (United States), 19m 345, 2; S. Uto (Japan), 19m 34.25, 3. Then followed S. Ishiharada (Japan), R. Flannagan (United States), G. Arendt (Germany) and R. Lievers (Britain).

200 METRES MEN'S BREASTSTROKE

(Holder of title: Y. Tsurafa, Japan; Olympic record, 2m 44. »s, R. Koike, Japan; world's record, 2m 42.65, J. Cartonnet, France.^

Final. —T. Hamuro (Japan), 2m 42.55, world and Olympic record, 1; E. Sietas (Germany), 2m 42.95, 2; R. Koike (Japan), 2m 44.25, 3.

100 METISES MEN'S BACKSTROKE (Holder of title: M. Kiyokawa, Japan, 65.65; Olympic record, G. Kojac, United States, GS.2s; world record, 04.65, A. Kiefer linited States.)

Final.—A. Kiefer (United States) 65.95, 1; A. Van de Weghe (United States) 67.75, 2. both Olympic records; M. Kiyokawa (Japan), 68.45, 3; T. Drvsdale (United States) 69.45, 4; K. Yoshida (Japan) 69.75, 5; Y. Kojima (Japan) 70.45, 6; P. Oliver (Australia) 70.75, 7. 400 METRES WOMEN'S FREESTYLE (Holder of title and Olympic record; H. Madison, United States, 5m 28.55. World record, 5m 16s, W. den Ouden, Holland.) Final. Miss Rick Mastenbroek (Holland) sin 26.45, Olympic Record, 1; Mi ss Ragnihild Hveger (Denmark) 5m 27.55, 2; Mrs. Lenore Kight-Win-gard (United States) 5m 27.55, 3. 400 METRES WOMEN'S RELAY (Holder of title and Olympic record: United States, 4m 3Ss. World record, 4m 33.35. Holland.) Final. —Holland, 4m 365, 1; Germany, 4m 36.85, 2, (both Olympic records); United States, 4m 46.25, 3. HIGH DIVING (Holder of title: H. Smith, United States.) Final. —Wayne (United States) 113.58 points, 1; Root (United States) 110.60. 2; Stork (Germany) 110.31, 3; Weiss (Germany) 110.15, 4. The result was in doubt until Wayne's last dive. There was some booing of the judges for allotting low marks to the Germans. The next, in order were Kurtz (United States) 108.61, Schibahara (Japan) 107.-10, Viebahn (Germany) 105, Koynnngi (Japan) 94.54 and Tomalin (Britain) 91.14. R. Masters (Australia) with 86.95, was 15th. Eleven others finished below Masters, who, in the four compulsory dives had been pladed eighth with 39 55 points. MISCELLANEOUS RESULTS Hockey.—Final: India defeated Germany, B—l. Holland won a bronze medal by defeating France 4—3. Water polo.—Final: Germany defeated Belgium, 4 —l. Belgium won a bronze -medal by defeating France 3—l. Boxing.—Fly-weight: Kaiser (Germany) outpointed Matta (Italy). Welter-weight: Suvio (Finland) outpointed Murach (Germany). Light heavy-weight: Harangi (Hungary) outpointed Stopulov (Estonia). Football. Final: Italy defeated Austria, 2 —l. TRAVELLING EXPENSES JAPAN'S PROMISE TO PAY LONDON, August 14 The Daily Herald says the overwhelming vote b.y which the Olympic International Committee granted tho 1940 Olympiad to Tokio was due to Japan's promise to pay the travelling expenses of all national associations desirous of competing. The Olympiad will form part of a world exhibition on which millions will be spent in glittering spectacles at the Olympiad as well as in other feature*.