A long distance college swimming jtecord is stated to have been put up in Nelson by two pupils a few days agoJack Henderson (sou of Mr C. A. Henderson, electrical engineer) and a hoarder named Campbell. The lads were in the water for over four hours, and covered a distance of nearly 8000 yards. As the boys are only about fourteen years of age. the feat of endurance is a very creditable one.
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New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 11783, 20 March 1924, Page 11
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