The three finalists in the Women's Olympic swim meet were all novices to international competition. But all excelled during the early going, and after several heats the score was tied; the first match employing the breast stroke would decide the winner.

The gun sounded, and the three girls dove into the water. Mary finished first, Jeannie finished second, and Nutty Nadine came in ten seconds after them sputtering, "I protest! The other girls were using their arms!"