Becky Collins came from Johnny's "Learn to Swim"
Program. Coach Galvich entered Becky in her first nationals at
Shamrock-Hilton, Houston in 1957. She weighed all of 88 lbs. and at that
time was not able to butterfly more than 80 yards with the dolphin kick,
yet placed 3rd in the 200 meter butterfly and 8th in the 100 meter
butterfly.*In 1959, Becky captured the National Senior Butterfly Championships in
the 110y and 220y and 200y and 200m I.M. At this time, she was the only
girl beside Sylvia Ruuska to swim the 400y I.M. under 5 minutes, losing
to Ruuska in the 59 Indoor Nationals by 4/10th (4:58.2 to 4:58.6 for
Collins).*
In 1960, Becky captured the National Senior Butterfly
Championships in the 200m.
*The above was taken directly from Junior
Swimmer Magazine, March 1960. Vol. 1 - No. 3. Author not stated.
