WARRINGTON had a taste of the Olympics in 1948, when a team of water polo players faced masters Australia in a gripping encounter at Legh Street Baths.
The Warrington and District side included Charles Brand, captain of the Great British team in the London Olympics.
At 32 years old he was also the oldest player to participate for Great Britain in water polo.
The game took place on July 19 and the result went to the national side who won 7-3.
The game had huge interest with all tickets sold out a week earlier.
Were you or a family member involved? E-mail the newsdesk with your memories at newsdesk@guardiangrp.co.uk.
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