Swimming
- July 18 to July 25 – XXI Olympic Games, held in Montreal
- August 14 – US's Jonty Skinner sets the first official world record in the 50m freestyle in Philadelphia, clocking 23.86
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Famous quotes containing the word swimming:
“Awareness of having better things to do with their lives is the secret to immunizing our children against false values—whether presented on television or in “real life.” The child who finds fulfillment in music or reading or cooking or swimming or writing or drawing is not as easily convinced that he needs recognition or power or some “high” to feel worthwhile.”
—Polly Berrien Berends (20th century)