International Athletics In Moscow 1969

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Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union (USSR).

MS. Eleven nations' flags flying before start of the international athletics games in Central Lenin Stadium, Moscow. Various shots during the steeplechase event. CU. Starter firing gun. GV. The women's 100 metre dash. CU. The winner, Sylvana Tellies of...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
91513
Sort Number:
UN 4436 G
Time in/Out:
01:24:31:00 / 01:26:29:00
Canister:
UN 4436 G
Film ID:
3317.13
Issue Date:
1969

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