John Devitt was a fine Australian swimmer winning gold medals in individual & relay events in both the Olympic & Commonwealth Games. He also set individual world record times and was part of relay teams that did likewise.
After his swimming career ended, he continued to be involved with sport as an administrator. He was President of Swimming Australia and on the Executive of the Australian Olympic Committee, which was instrumental in attracting the Games to Sydney in the year 2000.
John is a key figure in one of the greatest controversial results in the history of the Olympic Games. Despite the timekeepers recording a slower time for John Devitt than his competitor in the 100m freestyle event in the 1960 Rome Olympic Games - it was John who was awarded the gold medal.
The furore had nothing to do with John, who remained honourable, sporting & statesmanlike throughout the saga. This episode recalls the incident.
Trust you enjoy the episode, but for now.................
It's stumps. Thank you ball boys, thank you hawk eye. DA
