Charles Zibelman|Katerine N|Lily Copplestone|Manly International 500 Endurance Swimming Contest|Mercedes Gleitze

The 1931 Manly International 500 Endurance Swimming Contest was the first professional swimming contest of its kind in Australia as well as a charity swim for the Manly Hospital Citizens’ Relief Fund. 60 swimmers from England, America, Italy, New Zealand and Australia including English Channel and Strait of Gibraltar swimmer Mercedes Gleitze, New Zealand marathon…