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Shot on 8mm film in 1953, this vintage home movie captures a youth swimming competition at a pool in Yonkers, New York. The footage shows boys and girls in classic swimsuits racing through the water, with one swimmer captured mid-stroke and another diving from a starting block. The scene includes a log cabin-style building in the background and a group of young swimmers preparing to compete. The film exhibits characteristic Super 8 grain, color fading, and slight motion blur, offering authentic archival footage of mid-century American recreation and youth sports.
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