1965 Press Photo South Africa Swimmer Karen Muir, Manager Alex Bulley

12-Year Old Girl Breaks World Swimming Record: 12-year old South African swimmer, Karen Muir, yesterday became the youngest-ever world record breaker - when she broke the women's 110-yard backstroke world record, at Blackpool. Her time of 68.7 sees was set up in a heat of the girls' 110-yar backstroke, at the National Swimming Championships. Karen thinks she can swim even faster. Photo shows After her record-breaking swim, Karen Muir gets a hug from team manager, Alex Bulley.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 8-11-1965.



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