OLYMPIC GAMES.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 21 July 1924, Page 7

OLYMPIC GAMES.

LATEST REPORT. BY CABLE—PEUSS ASSOCIATION—COPYEIGHI ■ (Received July 21, 10.5 a.m. PahlS, July 19. At swimming the winners of the semi-finals of the ladies’ 100 metres backstroke were Miss Bauer in 1.24, and Miss Riggm in 1.29 1-5 respectively. Beta are Americans, and each created a world’s record. —Reuter. In the 800 metres relay swim, Charlton, who swam second tpr Australia, by a magnificent .effort, finished only a yard behind the winner—Clancy, of America. This placed Australia practically on level terms with America, in view of this Weismuller, who, though in costume, did not intend to swim in the relay, hut to reserve himself for the 100 metres, was instructed to participate in fourth place. Taking things easily, he won by ten ycurds. At the beginning of the last stage Japan was slightly ahead of Sweden. Arne Borg, by an heroic effort, turned the tables and covered 200 metres in 139 4-5 secs. Swimming points are: America 217, Sweden 58, Britain 50, Australia. 35, F'rance 17, Belgium 13, Japan 8, Denmark 6, Hungary 4, New Zealand, Switzerland, Holland and Czeeho-Slo-valcia. 2, Austria and Luxembourg 1. Miss Shand (New Zealand), who was a Jong way from form, finished in the semi-final of the 100 metres. He<r time was 82 4-5 secs. She failed to qualify. I«iwn tennis final: Richards beat Cochet 6—4, 6—4, 5—7, 4—6, 6—2. Sydney Sun. In the final of the 100 metres swim, Weismuller, although fully extended, had an easy victory by two yards. Duke beat Sam Kahanamoku by a touch, and Borg beat Takaishi* by inches. Taking the lead in the first five yards, Weismuller was never challenged. The win stamps him as the greatest sprinter in the world. In some respects, however, Arne Borg’s achievements are even greater. He gained places in three free-style finals and was fourth in another. There has never been a swimmer to equal this performance.—Reuter. Ladies’ high and plain diving final: Miss Smith 1 Miss Decker 2 (both of America), Miss Topel (Sweden) 3. Received July 21, 11.45 a.m. PARIS, July 20. The final for the men’s 800 metres swimming relay race resulted: America 1, Australia 2, Sweden 3, Japan 4, Britain 5. Time, 9.53 2-s—a world’s record. Australia’s time was 10.2 1-5 an Olympic record. Final ladies’ 100 metres free style.— Miss Lackie 1, Miss Wehselen 2, Miss Ederle 3. All Americans. Time, 1.2 2-5. Final 109 metres ladies’ backstroke. —Miss Bauer (America) 1, Miss Harding (Britain) 2, Miss Riggen (America) 3. Time, 1,23 1-5 —a world’s record. Men’s high fanev diving (final). — Weithe 1, Fall 2, Pinkston. 3. All Americans. Hundred metres swimming (final). — Weismuller 1, Duke Kahanamoku 2, Sam Kahanamoku 3, Borg 4. Time, 59sec, an Olympic record. ’ (final).—Miss Wills heat Malle. Y lasto, 6—2, 6—2; and Miss McKane secured third Mace, beating Madame Golding (France), 5—7. 6—,3, 6 —o, in the play-off between the beaten semi-finalists.—Reuter.