Donald Campbell sets a new world record over the sands of Lake Eyre in Australia. Campbell seated in his 'Bluebird' sets a speed record of 403 miles per hour and beats his father's record of 360 miles per hour. His wife hands him a toy before he begins his ride. Crowd gathered to watch the record setting. Cameraman records the event.
At Wimbledon finals, Roy Emerson of Australia defeats Fred Stolle, in the men's tennis singles and grabs the title. In the women's singles finals, Maria Bueno, defeats the defending champion Margaret Smith of Australia.
Surf Board Championship at Makha Beach in Hawaii. Scene of the beach. People walk on the beach with surf boards. Midget Farelly of Australia surfs. Two other contestants surf but fall in water. Joe Cabell of United States surfs and wins the championship.
Don Schollander sets new Olympic record for 100 meter free style swimming in Tokyo, Japan. Dawn Fraser of Australia wins gold medal in Women's 100 meter free style swimming. U.S. Jed Graef leads his teammates Gary Dilley and Bob Bennett in Men's 200 meter backstroke. Three U.S. flags hoisted. Winners on stand during medal ceremony.