OLYMPIC GAMES RECORDS.
Following are the records of Dominion representatives at the Olympic games:— At London, 908—Team of two men. 11. E. Kerr, third in final two miles walk'; third in fastest heat ten miles walk; unable to start in final on account of injured feet. At London, 1908—Team of two men. men. M. E. Champion, member of the Australian and New Zealand team which won the final of 800 metres swimming relay, establishing a world’s record of lOmin llisec. Reached final of 1500 metres free style sim and semi-final 400 metres free style swim. At Antwerp, 1920 —Team of four. Darcy Hadfield, third in single sculls. LI. E. Wilson, fourth in final in 110 metres hurdles. G. Davidson, fifth in 200 metres flat; reached semi-finals in 100 metres flat. Miss V. Walrond, fifth in final 100 metres free style swim. At Paris, 1924—Team of four. A. E. Porritt, third in final 100 metres flat; reached semi-final 200 metres flat. Miss G. Shand, reached final of 100 metres and 400 metres free style swim, but owing to indipsosition could not start.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18469, 22 May 1928, Page 4
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181OLYMPIC GAMES RECORDS. Star (Christchurch), Issue 18469, 22 May 1928, Page 4
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