John Devitt interviewed by Neil Bennetts [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 2769733
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Devitt, John, 1937-, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research; written permission required for personal copies and public use during the lifetime of the interviewee.
- Description:
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- 1981 Jul. 16
- 5 tape reels (ca. 286 min.) : mono. ; 5 in.
- Summary:
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John Devitt, former champion Australian swimmer, speaks about his family background; his childhood in Granville; learning to swim; attending Marist Brothers at Parramatta, 1947-1954; training with Tom Penny; formation of the Clyde Swimming Club; his summer and winter training; his wife Wendy; changing coaches in 1956; preparation for 1956 Olympic; winning gold and silver at 1956 Olympics; setting 100 metres World record in 1957; his career at Speedo, 1957-1979; winning three gold medals at 1958 Commonwealth Games; tours to Asia and South Africa; the controversy of his gold medal in 100 metres freestyle at 1960 Olympics; involvement of Speedo in developing Australian swimming; and his association with the Institute of Sport.
- Notes:
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- Recorded at Beacon Hill, New South Wales on 16 July 1981.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia ;
- Related Material:
- Additional interview with John Devitt is available in the National Library of Australia's Oral History and Folklore Collection at ORAL TRC 2685.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Transcript available (typescript, 133 leaves)
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Bennetts, Neil, 1943-2011, interviewer
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2034 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1964
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