THE FIFTH OLYMPIAD.

Evening Star, Issue 14931, 18 July 1912, Page 6

THE FIFTH OLYMPIAD.

ROWING. THE RACE. AUSTRALIANS WIN THEIR HEAT. Presi Association—By Telegraph—Copyright STOCKHOLM, July 17. • (Received July 18, at 10 a.m.) The preliminary heats of the eighth oared race were decided to-day. The rowing events (which comprise eight-oared, fouroared, and single-sculling Taces) are decided on a course on an inlet of the eea. Though the water is fresh, it is dead, and the distance i 3 somewhat shorter than the Henley course, being abcufc one mile. The finishes difficult —a big sweep round to a short finishing straight, through the narrow arches of ;i bridge. Results: First Heat,—Germany beat France. Time, 6min 45sec Second Heat.—Australia, in the outside position, got away smartly, and led Gothenburg (Sweden) at 503 metres. Thence they increased their lead, the race throughout being a mere procession. Time, 6min 57sec. Thud Heat.—Berlin beat Hungary. Time, 6min 32sec. Fourth Heat.—New College (Oxford) beat Norway. Time, 6min 424 sec. Fifth Heat.—Leander beat Canada after a keen race. Time, 6min 22£ sec. Australia and Leander are drawn against one another in the next round, rowed July 18 (to-day). BRITAIN'S EXAMPLE IN SPORT. BERLIN, July 17. (Received July 18, at 11.15 a.m.) Prince Henry, referring to criticism of English athletes, declares it is indisputable that the English nation has been in sport an example and inspiration to all other nations.