Tracy Austin’s rise and latest Wimbledon setback
The 14 year old Tracy Austin rose from a two year old with a racquet to a Wimbledon and Forest Hills darling. She faced 22 year old Betty Stove in a near record quarter final loss and reflected on past milestones with family support and early guidance from Perry Jones and Billie Jean King. Austin’s potential remains, as she eyes future Wimbledon and U.S. Open successes.
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Canadian Teenager Completes Channel Double Swim
Cindy Nicholas a Scarborough student became the first woman to swim the English Channel both ways without a break. She finished Dover to France in 8 hours 58 minutes and returned in 10 hours 57 minutes, totaling 19 hours 55 minutes for the round trip. She aims to beat the Dover to France record next year.
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