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1953: Young Men Competing in Backstroke Race at Pool

1953: Young Men Competing in Backstroke Race at Pool

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  • Year1953
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCottonwood, Arizona, United States
  • Duration19s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Young Men Competing in Backstroke Race at Pool — Clip Details

1953: Four young men compete in a backstroke race at a swimming pool in Cottonwood, Arizona. Filmed on vintage 8mm film, this home movie captures teens in swim trunks and speedos gliding through the water with long arms and powerful kicks. The chlorine-scented pool features swim lanes and a rope marker, with splashes and waves marking the intensity of the race. A nostalgic snapshot of mid-century American youth culture and competitive swimming, this authentic home movie footage offers a rare glimpse into a 1950s swim meet with a buzz-cut, energetic atmosphere and classic Americana charm.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
19s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
67406778

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Date
1953 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Cottonwood, Arizona, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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