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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 13, Issue 1 (April 1, 1938.)

Future of New Zealand Swimming

Future of New Zealand Swimming.

In a conversation I had with the manager of the New Zealand swimming team to the Empire Games I was assured that big things may be expected in New Zealand swimming. As the result of the swimming at the Games, it has been learned that it is not necessary for swimmers to concentrate— as they have in New Zealand—on particular distances. The best swimmers at the Games were from Canada and England, and they do not do any sprint training until the last month before their competition. Their earlier training is comprised of long distance “leg work,” to develop the kick. Once this has been developed to the required degree, the swimmers have their final smartening-up process, and, as a result, are capable of competing in any races from 100 yards to one mile.

Tours of New Zealand by leading overseas swimmers are contemplated as is also the importation of a coach.