No goggles. There were no goggles in practice either back then, so training was seriously compromised; their introduction preceded a big drop in times across all events.
Schollander could have easily won five golds at Tokyo. The only thing that kept him from doing it was that the 200 free wasn't part of the schedule until the 1968 games in Mexico.
after swimming against him in Division 1 in 1965, I still recall the ease with which he beat everyone.
Schollander era grandioso
Without goggles , without swim cap, without swimsuit . Great Champion :)
amazing how swimming has changed
David Wilkie changed the sport when he introduced googles and cap in 1970.
the arms and the belyflop
No goggles. There were no goggles in practice either back then, so training was seriously compromised; their introduction preceded a big drop in times across all events.
Schollander could have easily won five golds at Tokyo. The only thing that kept him from doing it was that the 200 free wasn't part of the schedule until the 1968 games in Mexico.
Swimming the 100m freestyle in 53" in 1964... wow.
Vade Retro ikr
he was a good looking kid back then
Without google ..... and more many things that have today.
you are very welcome Bro . let's enjoy swimming ,World Championships are coming this summer in Barcelona .
Dive?.........more like bellyflop tehee :)
Thanks for the warning about that channel. Didn't waste my time.
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nothing to do with swimming . Off u go