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SWIMMING-A new coach and a new outlook could spell the advent of widespread changes in Harvard swimming this year. The new coach, Don Gambril, is accustomed to national prominence and is a nominee for the 1972 Olympic coaching job. He is a demanding coach and a great recruiter. Last spring, he was able to convince 9 of 11 top swimmers admitted to the Class of 1975 that Harvard was the only place...
...while Gambril's presence may attract more top swimmers, it could take its toll on Harvard veterans who aren't willing to make the sacrifice Gambril intends to demand. He says he will be "very disappointed if at time Harvard can't rank in the top ten in the nation." In view of Gambril's record, it won't be long before disappointment at Harvard is a thing of the past...
...Gambril said he'll have an added opportunity to attract talent if he's appointed coach of the 1972 U.S. Olympic Team, a position he's been nominated...
...California coach, Gambril earned a reputation as an exceptional recruiter. He has been especially successful in attracting foreign talent. A couple of the foreigners training with him now at Long Beach may come to Boston to continue Oylmpic preparation with him. Gunnar Larson of Sweden and Hans Fassnacht of West Germany are the ones most likely to do this...
They would work out in the IAB pool with the Harvard team. Gambril said he had no reservations about the procedure. "There is plenty of pool time available," he said. He explained that the pair would provide added competition for the Crimson's top swimmers and said several of next year's freshmen were pleased with the idea...