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No 244 : October 9, 1974

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Olympic Pool Opened

The Gisborne Olympic Pool was opened by the Minister of Justice, Dr Martyn Finlay, on September 14. The $410,000 complex provides top class facilities so who is going to be the first swimmer to equal an Olympic time? Special guest at the opening was Commonwealth Games gold medallist Jaynie Parkhouse who swam two lengths to “break-in” the new pool.

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Dr Finlay hands the pool over to Jaynie for the inauguration swim.

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Jaynie about to dive in; Showing her smooth, easy style; Pronouncing the pool “fantastic”.

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The party on the official dias stand for the national anthem at the beginning of the ceremony to open the Gisborne Olympic Pool.

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Part of the large crowd which attended the opening.

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Dr Finlay receives a token of appreciation from Joint Pool Committee chairman Martin Lynch. After the opening ceremony a swimming carnival was held.

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The first race, an open 100 metres event, was won by Gary Martin (right). He is being congratulated by second place-getter Peter Thorpe.

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Wendy Brodie won the first women's event, also a 100 metres freestyle.

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The entrance to the new pool in Centennial Marine Drive.

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The first race in the pool under way.

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