Rome Olympics Fencing 1960

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Close up of dignitary watching the action at the fencing arena, and wide shot of arena with competition taking place. Various shots of action, as spectators watch on. Low angle, possibly USSR's Viktor Zhdanovich, who won the gold medal in the men's individual foil, congratulating compatriot Yuri Sisikin,...

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Cataloguer:
John Greathead
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
No Sound
Media URN:
101203
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Time in/Out:
10:21:06 / 10:21:55
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Film ID:
201206.204
Issue Date:
1960

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