 The Domain Baths were filled to capacity with between 5000 and 8000 spectators, 400m queues forming outside the venue.Borg held the lead for the first half of the race until Charlton drew level, taking the lead at the 320yd mark.Charlton eventually won by 20yds to equal Borg's world record of 5 min 11.8 s. Charlton was given a lap of honour as Borg rowed him around the pool in a small boat.