New Magic of Swimming (1963)

16 Mar
Director Forbes Carlile
Producer  American Red Cross
Contributors Peter Whitchurch
Length  20 min
B&W/Color  B&W
UO Library Catalog description:
“Australian Olympic swimming coach Forbes Carlile presents an analytical study of the techniques and training which produced various Olympic record holders, using slow-motion and underwater cameras to reveal the moves and motions which make for championship form. Directors and photographers, Forbes Carlile, Ursula Carlile; film consultant, Peter Whitchurch.”
Call # Mb128
Genre  Instructional
Rare  Yes
Online  No
Copyright status  No
Physical condition  Deteriorating
Oregon-related  No

Notes:

This instructional film goes through the motions of swimming safety measures pertaining to life-threatening situations in deep water.

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