The methods used by well known Australian coaches including Frank Guthrie, Harry Gallagher and Forbes Carlyle in training present and future swimming champions. Underwater photography is used to show the action of Lorraine Crapp, David Thiele and Murray Rose.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323006
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Swimming - Training
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Swimming
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Swimming - Coaching
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Swimming - Technique
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)