The Cavill family of Australia is known for its significant contributions to the development of the sport of swimming. [1] [2]
Prominent family members in the sport include Frederick Cavill (1839-1927), [3] sons Ernest Cavill (1868-1935), Charles Claude Cavill (1870 - 1897), [4] Percy Frederick Cavill (1875-1940), Arthur Rowland Channel (Tums) Cavill (1877 - 1914), [4] [5] [6] who is credited by sports journalist W.F. Corbett with originating the Australian crawl stroke, which now predominates in "freestyle" swimming races; and Sydney St. Leonards Cavill ("Sid") (1881 - 1945), [7] was the originator of the butterfly stroke. [8] Youngest son Richmond (Dick) Theophilus Cavill (1884-1938) [3] was the first to use the crawl in a competition, winning 100 yards State championship in 1899; and in England, in 1902, he was the first to swim 100 yards in under a minute. [9]
Six members of the family were jointly inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1970. [10]
The three daughters, Madeline Cavill, Fredda Cavill and Alice Cavill [11] were all accomplished swimmers and swimming instructors.[ citation needed]
The Cavill family of Australia is known for its significant contributions to the development of the sport of swimming. [1] [2]
Prominent family members in the sport include Frederick Cavill (1839-1927), [3] sons Ernest Cavill (1868-1935), Charles Claude Cavill (1870 - 1897), [4] Percy Frederick Cavill (1875-1940), Arthur Rowland Channel (Tums) Cavill (1877 - 1914), [4] [5] [6] who is credited by sports journalist W.F. Corbett with originating the Australian crawl stroke, which now predominates in "freestyle" swimming races; and Sydney St. Leonards Cavill ("Sid") (1881 - 1945), [7] was the originator of the butterfly stroke. [8] Youngest son Richmond (Dick) Theophilus Cavill (1884-1938) [3] was the first to use the crawl in a competition, winning 100 yards State championship in 1899; and in England, in 1902, he was the first to swim 100 yards in under a minute. [9]
Six members of the family were jointly inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1970. [10]
The three daughters, Madeline Cavill, Fredda Cavill and Alice Cavill [11] were all accomplished swimmers and swimming instructors.[ citation needed]