Cambridge Daily News 24 Jul 1931: Jack Overhill swimming at age 3

A unique performance has been accomplished by Jack Overhill of Trumpington who, although only three years of age, has mastered the art of swimming. The tiny record breaker is also the youngest member of the Cambridge Amateur Swimming Club. He has been a real ‘water baby’ since his first introduction to the river at the age of one year and nine months. Since May he has been in the river twice daily, even during cold spells.

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