Boys' High Swimming

Six records fell at the annual Boys' High School swimming sports, held in ideal conditions at the McRae Baths.

Outstanding swimmer of the day was senior champion Jim Westwood, who accounted for four of the new times.

Junior champion Ricky Gear lowered the 100 yards freestyle time and Robert Powell, the 66 2/3 yards open breaststroke.

Senior champion Jim Westwood.

Intermediate champion Alan Byrne.

Junior champion Ricky Gear (left) and runner-up Denis Friar.

Senior runner-up Clifton Blumfield racing dives from the starting block

The scene at the McRae Baths

The boys cheer on their relay teams

Robert Powell was third in the senior championship

Brian Hayes heads to victory in the intermediate 220 yards.

Mr Bird prepares for a flying start, watched behind by fellow team-member Mr G. Mudge.

In the staff versus pupils relay, staff member Mr G. Marsden gives Mr D. Bird a helping hand as he leaves the pool.

The Gisborne Photo News