The Japanese crawl explained by a swimming writer
In a behind the scenes account at the 1930 Olympic Pool scene, a veteran journalist outlines the Japanese crawl. He details four key elements body position head independence arm action and the revolutionary simultaneous arm pull that defined the stroke. The piece notes Japan’s rise as a swimming power through training and international meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takaishi
Japan
Antwerp
Spark
Buster” Crabbe
Johnny Weissmuller
Lesets
Charlie Paddock
Bill Moncroft
America
Japanese Stroke Rejuvenates Freestyle Technique Across Generations
By Harry Hay commentary on the evolving freestyle stroke highlights the modern crawl, emphasizing leg drive, relaxed but powerful kick, and synchronized arm actions. It notes differences between Japanese and American styles, with coaches favoring individualized methods over universal standardization and praising adaptability for various distances.
Finland Finances and Plans for Helsinki Olympic Games
Finland votes £1.5 million for Helsinki Games with a separate restaurant at Kapyla and a new administration center. A large trotting course will become an athletics and football training ground, while 100,000 guests daily are to be boarded in Helsinki area hotels, schools, or tents. The press seating and event list expand from Berlin, with a two day riding schedule and new events in gliding and shooting. transportation routes and venues across Tampere, Turku, Viipuri, and Vaasa are outlined, including a Jamijarvi gliding school near Jawnaey village and detailed flight conditions and ground elevations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kapyla School
Helsinki
Berlin
Olympic Stadium
International Equestrian Federation
Jamijarvi
Jawnaey
Tampere
Messinki
Jamijarvi Lake
Surfboard Pioneer Walker Recalled In 1909 Manly Feat
In a letter to Harry M Hoy, Tommy Walker recalls bringing Australia’s first surfboard from Hawaii aboard the Polidock in 1909. He details early surf contests at Freshwater, his shark exhibit plan, and a dramatic rescue by dancer Ivey Schilling, with lifesaver Apby Gyre helping him ashore.
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Harry M. Hoy
Australia
Tommy Walker
Manly
N.S.W
Wikiki Beach
Hawaii
Polidock
Freshwater
Hegards
Walker
Tommy
Fairy Bower Beach
South Steyne
Ivey Schilling
J. C. Williamson
Theatre Royal
Miss Schilling
Apby Gyre
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Y.miyazaki
Los Angeles
Peter Flick
U.S.A
Harry Hay
Mutazuma
Makino
Finland
Paris
St. Louis
London
Stockholm
Amsterdam
Atheny
International Football Federation
Erik von Frenckeli
Tamperi
Turku
Viipuri
Vaasa
the Royal
Claude Eric Ferguson McKay
Williamson
Sheroine
McKay
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