The top of a ten-meter diving tower is no place for cowards, according to Jim Lambie, the vociferous coach of two of Canada’s top female divers, Janet Nutter and Linda Cuthbert. In this film we see what goes into making a champion performer and the complete faith and loyalty the athletes have towards Lambie despite his brusque manner. A highlight of the film is the close diving competition at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton.
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ACMI Identifier
015918
Language
English
Subject categories
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Aquatic sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Commonwealth Games
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)