Downstream

his bound hands around in a
semi-circle. It looks clumsy
and awkward of course. But it
is wonderful the pace the
Professor can get on. He is a
bold and skilful swimmer.
And a modest and
unassuming man. Good Luck
To Him.’ Gautier completed
the three-and-a-half-mile
course in fifty-five minutes.
‘The long-distance
swimming champion of
France, Jules Gautier, has