Swimming Carnival Drew Big Entries

The Nelson Swimming Club's holiday carnival received tremendous support from visiting swimmers. As well as a strong contingent from Marlborough, there was a 20 member team from Wellington and swimmers from Otago, Canterbury, Motueka and Takaka. A feature of the evening was the closely-contested races, a tribute to the efficiency of the handicappers.

To Judy Huygen's inquiry as to her time, Brian Cato could well be saying: "Would you believe..."

Timekeepers, official and unofficial, get down to their job

A closely-contested race nears the finish and timekeepers and judges really concentrate

Helen Wilson and Barbara Benseman take a breather after competing in the final of the 100 yds breaststroke under 14.

The start of the final of the 66 2-3 yds freestyle under 12

Fred Persico, who clipped a full second off the 100 yds backstroke under 14 record.

Debra Jamieson (Marl) won the open butterfly event

Kevin Jennens (Vanguard) has reason to smile after winning his 100 yds freestyle heat.

"C'mon Nelson"

Nanette Clifton has a breather after winning her heat of the 100 yds backstroke.

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The Nelson Photo News

No 75 : February 4, 1967

Swimming Carnival Drew Big Entries