"Chicago: New World's records in swimming are promised when these three champions start paddling in their favorite events on the program of the National A.A.U. outdoor title racing carnival in the World's Fair Lagoon, scheduled for July 6, 7, and 8. One of the greatest fields ever assembled will compete in the eleven titular events carded. Picture here, from top to bottom, are Leonard Spence, of the New York A.C., Ralph Flanagan, of the Greater Miami A.A., and Jack Medica, of the Washington A.C., Seattle. Leonard Spence is the National A.A.U. breastroke world's record holder at 220 yards and 440 yards champion in this style. Flanagan holds the American mark for one mile, 21 minutes, 12 1/5 seconds. Medica boasts the world's record, 10 minutes 15.4 seconds for 880 yards, free style." :: Century of Progress World's Fair, 1933-1934 (University of Illinois at Chicago)

Title	"Chicago: New World's records in swimming are promised when these three champions start paddling in their favorite events on the program of the National A.A.U. outdoor title racing carnival in the World's Fair Lagoon, scheduled for July 6, 7, and 8. One of the greatest fields ever assembled will compete in the eleven titular events carded. Picture here, from top to bottom, are Leonard Spence, of the New York A.C., Ralph Flanagan, of the Greater Miami A.A., and Jack Medica, of the Washington A.C., Seattle. Leonard Spence is the National A.A.U. breastroke world's record holder at 220 yards and 440 yards champion in this style. Flanagan holds the American mark for one mile, 21 minutes, 12 1/5 seconds. Medica boasts the world's record, 10 minutes 15.4 seconds for 880 yards, free style."
Creator	Kaufmann & Fabry Co.
Contributor	Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.)
Date of Original	1933-1934
Geographic Location	Near South Side (Chicago, Ill.)
Subject--Name	Swimmers; Swimming; Contests
Identifier	COP_17_0005_00216_001
Extent	7.25"x9.5"
Type	Image
Source	Century of Progress records; Finding aid: http://n2t.net/ark:/81984/c8559m
Collection	Century of Progress World's Fair, 1933-1934 (University of Illinois at Chicago)
Repository	Special Collections and University Archives, University of Illinois at Chicago Library
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Form	Photographs
Language code	eng

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