A photograph of swimmers right before the race. The young women are bent over on the starting blocks waiting for the signal to start the race. The photograph was taken at a match held at Springfield College in Linkletter Natatorium. A member of the Springfield College Women's Swimming and Diving team can be seen in row 5, her swimming cap has "SC" written on it. Rows 3 through 6 are shown. There is an audience and other swimmers watching on the far side. The photograph is undated.
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