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is known for its significant contributions to the development of the sport of swimming.The Royal Family of Swimming
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'' Prominent family members in the sport include Frederick Cavill (1839-1927), sons Ernest Cavill (1868-1935), Charles Claude Cavill (1870 - 1897), Percy Frederick Cavill (1875-1940), Arthur Rowland Channel (Tums) Cavill (1877 - 1914),(13 March 1914)
"Tums" Cavill (obituary)
''Northern Advocate''(2 March 1914)
Cavill Freezes While Swimming: Champion Swimmer Was Unable to Stand Shock of Puget Sound Water
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stroke, which now predominates in "freestyle" swimming races; and Sydney St. Leonards Cavill ("Sid") (1881 - 1945),(5 May 1945)
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. Youngest son Richmond (Dick) Theophilus Cavill (1884-1938) 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. Six members of the family were jointly inducted into the

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in 1970.The Cavill Family (AUS) - 1970 Honor Contributors
, International Swimming Hall of Fame website, Retrieved September 21, 2012 The three daughters, Madeline Cavill, Fredda Cavill and Alice Cavill were all accomplished swimmers and swimming instructors. And his great nephews Maxwell Cavill, William Cavill and Stuart Cavill are significant in the city of Adelaide.

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