On This Day In History - When Lorraine & Sylvia Took The Pool By Storm
Timeline - The SOS Daily Trawl of World long-course records set this day throughout history
January 14
Profile of Lorraine Crapp/Thurlow added to the SOS Archive and Legends sections for subscribers, that for Sylvia Ruuska on the way as this file is refreshed today, January 14, 2026.
Lorraine ended 1956 and World-record holder in the 200m, 220y, 400m and 440y, 800m and 880y freestyle. Her record run in 1956 included a 4:50 that made her the first woman inside 5mins over 400m free - with an effort that saw four global standards fall in one race.
The Day That Marked The Start Of A Unique Run On Records for Aussie Lorraine In 1956
Lorraine Crapp, later Thurlow, ended 1956 and World-record holder in the 200m, 220y, 400m and 440y, 800m and 880y freestyle. Her record run in 1956 included a 4:50 that made her the first woman inside 5mins over 400m free - with an effort that saw four global standards fall in one race
Craig Lord
