Girls' High Swimming

Seven records were broken when the Gisborne Girls' High School held their annual swimming sports in bright sunshine at the McRae baths. Star of the day was intermediate champion, Marion Evans, who lowered three of the records in her class.

Two humorous events, a game of "water rugby" and a "swim in your clothes" relay, added a hilarious touch to the lively programme.

Swimmers racing through the water in a house relay event

The three champions. From lefts Gail Robinson (senior), Marion Evans (intermediate), and Caroline Hopps (junior)

Swimmers butterfly stroking in the open medley

A flying start

"Hold your hat, Henrietta"

A determined effort
Girls participating in the novel relay event were comical sights as they took to the water.

A conventional start...but watch that hat

The umbrella race presents an unusual picture

The relay had schoolgirls (and photog) laughing

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 93 : March 22, 1962

Girls' High Swimming