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A competitive male swimmer performs the backstroke in a pool, captured on 8mm film in 1953. The swimmer, wearing dark swim trunks, moves through the water with strong, rhythmic strokes, creating splashes and ripples. The footage shows the swimmer's arm rising above the surface and his body rotating in a classic backstroke motion. The pool is marked with lane lines and floating markers, and the image has the characteristic grain and color fade of vintage home movie footage. This authentic 1950s swimming scene evokes nostalgia and is ideal for historical, documentary, or retro-themed projects.
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