BIG SENSATION AT OLYMPIAD

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20493, 11 August 1936, Page 7

BIG SENSATION AT OLYMPIAD

UPSET IN CLASSIC RACE JAPANESE SWIMMERS DEFEATED HUNGARIAN’S AMAZING PERFORMANCE United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received August 10, 9.30 p.m.) LONDON, August 9. The special correspondent of the Sun Herald News Agency at Berlin, says: Csik’s triumph in the 100 metres was the classic example of victory by a 100 to 1 outsider. The public regarded the struggle between the Japanese and the Americans as a foregone conclusion and the race was half over before it was realised that a “hushhush” champion had entered the field. The story of Csik’s secret training and his outdoing the Japanese at their own game—the terrific self discipline, cruelly hard work, combined with a shrewd summing up of his rivals’ ability—produced one of the biggest sensations of the Olympiad. Csik visited Berlin three weeks ago and attracted little attention as it was assumed he was merely familiarising himself with conditions. He returned to Hungary and was forgotten. But it is now known that his sole purpose of his presence was to study the methods of the Japanese in full training. His great performance did not surprise his friends because he recorded amazing times in Hungary. Mr R. A. Hewins, the special correspondent of “The London Observer” at Berlin says: One of the big surprises has been the failure of the Japanese, probably due to over training. But they suffered from the chilly wet weather. The Race Described The Associated Press Berlin correspondent says that ideal weather prevails. There were 18,000 present at the Olympia swimming pool. 100 Metres Struggle The final of the men’s 100 metres freestyle, ended sensationally, the Hungarian Csik beating the much fancied Japanese. The American record breakers Fick and Fischer led early, but Yusa, turning lust ahead of Taguchi and Csik, gained half a yard from the push-off. Fick, spurting, drew almost level, with Taguchi inches behind. Then, with Yusa, Aria and Taguchi and Fick practically in line. Csik, exerting his utmost sprinting powers, won by a touch. Details of the placings are:— Heat Winners and Times—Peter Fick (United States), 57 7-10 sec (Olympic record), M. Yusa (Japan), 57 4-ssec, M. French-Williams (Britain), 60 7-10 sec, Shigeo Aral (Japan), 57 7-10 (equalling Fick’s record), M. Taguchi (Japan), 57isec (beating Fick’s record), W. Wilfan (Yugoslavia), 60 3-ssec, A. Lindegren (United States), 58 3-10 sec. W. Kendall qualified for the semifinals, which resulted:— First semi-final—Taguchi, 57 9-10 sec, 1; F. Csik (Hungary), 58 l-10sec, 2; Fischer (Germany), 58 7-10 sec, 3. Second semi-final—Yusa, 57isec (Olympic record), 1; Aral, 57 9-lQsec, 2; Lindegren, 58 7-10 sec, 3. Kendall, who was fifth, did not qualify for the final. F. Csik (Hungary), time 57.65ec .. 1 M. Yusa (Japan), 57.95ec 2 Aral (Japan), 58sec 3 M. Taguchi (Japan), 58.1 sec .... 4 Fischer (Germany), 59.35ec 5 Peter Fick (U.S.A.), 59.75ec .... 6 A. Lindegren (U.S.A.), 59.95ec .... 7 Women’s Swimming Miss De Lacy was among the leaders in the semi-final of the 100 metres, until 25 metres, when Campbell spurted, turned first, and maintained a long lead until 40 metres from the finish, where De Nouden challenged, the Argentinian winning in a splendid finisch by a touch. Australians Form Kendall’s time in the semi-final yesterday was 59.9 secs. He is the only Australian ever to break a minute for 100 metres. Miss De Lacy’s swim likewise is the fastest ever of an Australian woman in the. 100 metres. The following are the results:— Women’s 100 Metres, Free-Style First Semi-Final: Masterbroek 66.4 seconds (an Olympic record), Arednt 67.7 seconds, Rawls 68.5 seconds, Wagner 68.6 seconds. Second Semi-Fnal: Campbell, 66.6 seconds, Denouden 66.7 seconds, McKean 68.9 seconds, Lap 69.6 seconds. The first three and fastest, fourth, qualify for the final tomorrow. Women’s 200 Metres Breaststroke First Semi-Final: Maehata 183.1 seconds, Soerensen 186 seconds, Fraulein Holzner (Germany) 188.1 seconds, Fraulein Waalberg (Holland) 189 seconds. Second Semi-Final: Genenger 182.8 seconds, Frauleir. Kastein (Holland) 189.2 seconds, Miss Storey (Britain) 189.8 seconds. Is berg 191.4 seconds. The first three and fastest fourth qualified for the final. Water Polo At water polo, Britain defeated Jugo-Slavia, 4-3. Germany defeated Cxecho-Slovakia, 6-1. Sweden defeated Iceland, 10-0. Hungary defeated Malta, 12.0. The United States defeated Uruguay, 2-1. France defeated Japan, 8-0. Austria defeated Switzerland, 20-0. Belgium drew with Holland, 1-1. Switzerland v. Iceland, 7-1. 'Phe competition /as run on League lines, not the knock-out.

STATUS OF ATTENDANTS

AMATEUR POSITION DEFINED United Press Association—Electrio Telegraph —Copyright BERLIN, August 9. The International Swimming Federation Conference decided that baths o surfing attendants should cease to be

amateurs by engaging directly or indirectly in duties for remuneration, but SO days after ceasing such employment the National Swimming Union is empowered to reinstate them. The conference ruled that teachers of swimming in schools and collges could not forfeit their amateur status, provided they teach only amateur swimming, without additional remuneration, and do not coach for competitions. The Conference also ruled that the amateur status of a swimmer should not be endangered by participating in purely life saving events.