Eleanor Jarrett Tells Her Side Of Olympic Squabble
ca 24Aug36
MS Eleanor Holms Jarrett says: “I was greatly shocked when I received a letter from the American Olympic Committee dismissing me from the team. At first I was panic-stricken & heart broken but decided to stick it out in Berlin hoping & praying that they would take me back onto the team and give me the opportunity of competing for my country in three Olympics, and possibly winning some points.”
17:20:31 MCU “No, of course not. I had a few glasses but that’s all.” Off-camera: “Do you think champagne is a good thing to take while you’re in training?”
17:20:40 MCU “But it all depends on the individual...sure I like it, or I wouldn’t drink it...”
Swimmer; Scandal; Alcohol; post-prohibition; 1936 Olympics; Training; Rules; Averill Brundage;
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Eleanor Jarrett Tells Her Side Of Olympic Squabble ca 24Aug36 MS Eleanor Holms Jarrett says: “I was greatly shocked when I received a letter from the American Olympic Committee dismissing me from the team. At first I was panic-stricken & heart broken but decided to stick it out in Berlin hoping & praying that they would take me back onto the team and give me the opportunity of competing for my country in three Olympics, and possibly winning some points.” 17:20:31 MCU “No, of course not. I had a few glasses but that’s all.” Off-camera: “Do you think champagne is a good thing to take while you’re in training?” 17:20:40 MCU “But it all depends on the individual...sure I like it, or I wouldn’t drink it...” Swimmer; Scandal; Alcohol; post-prohibition; 1936 Olympics; Training; Rules; Averill Brundage;