Helsinki Opening Ceremony And Athletics… 1952

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High jump, and low angle of athlete performing jump, and landing rather painfully in the sand. Low angle Brazil's Jose da Conceicao, who won the bronze medal, failing to clear the bar. Low angle Sweden's Gosta Svensson, who finished fourth, failing to clear the bar. Low angle Conceicao performing successful...

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Cataloguer:
Tupaq Felber
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
No Sound
Media URN:
101104
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Time in/Out:
10:13:04 / 10:15:37
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Film ID:
201206.105
Issue Date:
1952

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  • The Men's High Jump competition seen here took place on 20 July 1952.

    jamied 28th Jul 2012

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