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Late in the race, both men began to worry about their tires. "I could see the color changing as the rubber wore off," said Rathmann later. "There wasn't anything left." With three laps to go, Ward finally slowed down, and Rathmann roared past to win by 12.67 sec...
Handle with Care. In the eyes of critics, go karters take plenty of chances for their money and fun. On the theory that it is better to be thrown clear of a flipping car than pinned beneath it, the drivers wear no safety belts, rely on heavy leather jackets for...
But the week belonged to Dawn. Mounting the starting blocks with Ilsa in the 440, dark-haired Dawn waggled her broad shoulders and cracked: "Anyone for a swim?" Then she loafed along behind Ilsa for seven of the eight laps before uncorking a demoralizing finishing sprint to win easily in...
But Dawn was far from done. Churning far faster than her rivals, she swept through four laps in the 55-yd. pool in 2:11.6, to slash a full 3.1 sec. from her world's record for 220 yds.
Encouraging for the Crimson was Gary Pildner's performance in the 200-yard individual medley, where his 2:24.8 time took a second place. Leading until the breast stroke laps, he was then passed by the Gymnasts' leading breast stroker, who maintained his lead through the crawl.