SWIMMING.
[by telegraph— run ritr.ss association.]
THE SWI.MMER CHARLTON. LONDON. Juno 29
The Australian I‘rev- Association’s Paris correspondent says Charlton in the afternoon, m the eight hundred metres swim wav compsdlcd to leave the water a live hundred metres, struggling for lire.-ith. allhoiigth making good time. He had a similar trouble during tiie p.tvi week, which necessitated his swimming shorter di-taio- - than lie intended on entering the water. Charlton sav- the breathing delect is unaccountable. as he is not suffering from cold, bronchial or nasal troubles. Although he did not feel tired, he was tumble to continue his swim. leaving the water breathing heavily, lie decided he will not give an exhibition tonight. but instead, will undergo Turkish bath treatment to reduce his weight. The trouble is not regarded seriously. It is hoped it. is nothing more than indigestion resulting from French food which is unsuitable for athletes.
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Hokitika Guardian, 30 June 1924, Page 2
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148SWIMMING. Hokitika Guardian, 30 June 1924, Page 2
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