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More significant was the high quality of the competition. The superior times that Harvard swam now rate several Crimson swimmers among the fastest in the country and illustrate how far head coach Don Gambril has taken his team in just two years of rebuilding...
...glad they swam those times against Princeton." Gambril said, "at least we know what we are facing." And, although the Crimson, in most cases, swam for wins instead of times against Army and Navy, they will definitely swim much faster Saturday. Gambril said, "I'd be very surprised if Dartmouth betters more than two of their times...
...result of a lack of suspense and competition, Harvard's vast potential was barely tapped as Crimson swimmers, in many instances, swam to win and not to beat the clock. There were, however, many good early-season performances, particularly from freshmen and in the freestyle events...
Captain Connie Cervilla and last year's captain Roann Costin put in exceptional performances, Sandy Wallace, student head of swimming, said yesterday. Costin swam six events instead of the usual fout and Cervilla brought Radcliffe from behind in an exciting 250-yard ladder freestyle relay...
...way?pressed by the Europeans and resisted by the Americans and Australians?to cut down on the number of swimming events (and thus medals) on the theory that the skills required are repetitive. Said Spitz before the games: "I want to win at Munich and then quit. I never swam for glory, only the satisfaction of being recognized as the best in the world." Beyond all doubt, he has achieved that goal...