Sport: New World's Records: Mar. 17, 1924

¶In Chicago, by Illinois A. C. swimmers:

200-metre breast stroke: Bob Skelton, 2 min. 51 4/5 sec.

220-yd. breast stroke: Bob Skelton, 2 min. 52 2/5 sec.

50-yd. breast stroke, for women: Sybil Bauer, 33 sec.

220-yd. breast stroke, for women: Sybil Bauer, 3 min.

300 metre free style: Johnny Weissmuller, 3 min. 34 sec.

100-metre breast stroke: John Faricy, 1 min. 17 sec.

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