THE OLYMPIC GAMES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20484, 11 August 1928, Page 11

THE OLYMPIC GAMES

SWIMMING FINAL SURPRISE. BORG AND CHARLTON BEATEN. ARGENTINIAN BREAKS RECORD. (United Press Association.j (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) AMSTERDAM, August 9. After the 400 metres race Charlton said: “I am finished with big swimming; I am going back to the bush. Two Olympics are enough for anybody.” With Borg two yards ahead at the hundred nothing appeared more certain than his win, but when Charlton overhauled him halfway in the last lap, the result was in doubt. Curiously, however, Borg, Charlton, and Crabbe were so intent on their own positions that they forgot that Zorilla was steadily creeping up on the other side to win finally, a rank outsider’s victory. Borg’s initial lead was reduced inch by inch, amidst increasing excitement, Borg turned for the last 50 a touch ahead of Charlton, with Zorilla and Crabbe close. Twenty-four metres from home Zorilla took the lead, while Charlton was overtaking Borg, whose strength appeared to be failing. As Charlton and Zorilla were on opposite sides of the bath it was difficult to judge their respective positions. The Australian appeared likely to catch up until the last few strokes. Zorilla was a clear winner, but only a second separated Charlton and Borg, with Crabbe another second away.

Borg was so distressed that Charlton had to lift him from the water.

Charlton said that Zorilla swam a wonderfully brainy race. “ I was unable to see him over Borg’s head, owing to the backwash from the bathside, but I swam all out from start to finish. I could not have done an inch better. lam delighted to have turned the tables on Borg and to break my own best time.” Morgan was easily the better boxer throughout his bout with Canova. His extended right, with which he repeatedly feinted, puzzled the Italian, who was often surprised at the New Zealander’s left swings and uppercuts. Several of the latter quickly forced Canova to the ropes. The Italian drove the New Zealander back with a fierce two-fisted onslaught, but Morgan resumed the offensive with a heavy left to the jaw, keeping Canova moving. Morgan renewed his superiority in the second round, chasing the Italian round and round the ring, cornering him, and meting out severe punishment. Results:—

400 METRES SWIMMING PINAL. Zorilla (Argentine) • • .. 1 Charlton (Australia) .. .. 2 Borg (Sweden) 3 Time, smin 1 3-ssec.—An Olympic record. It was the most sensational race at the Olympic Games. Borg set a terrific pace, but was unable to maintain it when challenged by Crabbe, Charlton, and Zorilla. The last-named’s victory was a complete surprise. He finished magnificently. Charlton was superb in the last lap, but was unable to bridge the gap. Borg collapsed at the finish. Borg’s time was smin 2 3-ssec. 100 METRES BACK-STROKE FINAL. Kojac (America) .. .. 1 Laufer (America) .. .. 2 Wyatt (America) .. . • 3 Time, 68 l-ssec. —A world’s record. WOMEN’S BREAST-STROKE, 200 METRES, PINAL. Miss Schrader i Germany) 1 Miss Baron (Holland) .. 2 Miss Hume (Germany) .. 3 WOMEN’S 400 METRES RELAY FINAL. United States 1 Great Britain 2 South Africa 3 Time, 4min 47 3-ssec. —An Olympic record. 800 METRES SWIMMING RELAY HEATS.

America 1 Time, 9min 38 An Olympic record.—Australian Press Association.