SWIMMING.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 1 July 1924, Page 7

SWIMMING.

1 .CHARLTON’S FORM. By ' Cable —-Pres."; Association-Copyright. j "-*■■ LONDON, June 29. The Australian Association’s Paris correspondent says that AndrewCharltoii, in an 800 metres swim, was compelled to leave 'the water at 500 metres, Struggling f<?r breath, although making good times, : A similar trouble during the past week necessitated . his swimming shorter distances than he intended on entering the water. Charlton says his breathing defect is, unaccountable, as lie is not suffering .from a cold; bronchial or nasal troubles. Although be did not feel tired, he was unable to continue the swim, leaving the water breathing heavily. He has decided that he will not give an exhibition to-night, and instead will undergo Turkish bath treatment to reduce weight. The trouble is not regarded seriously, and it is hoped that it is nothing more than indigestion, resulting from French food, which is, unsuitable to athletes.

(Private information in Sydney is to the effect that Charlton gained more than two stone in weight on the voyage to -Europe.)

EXHIBITIONS IN PARIS. By Cable —Press Association —Copyright. PARIS, June 29. The Sporting Club de France gave a banquet, a big society function, after which there was a swimming gathering unique in the world. Exhibitions were given by the world’s greatest swimmers. Johnny Weismuller (the American youth), put up a remarkable performance doing 100 metres in 60 1-5 seconds, which is one-fifth better than the Olympic record. Weismuller beat Kahanamoka by seven yards, and finished pulling up.