Track And Swimming Events At Helsinki -… 1952

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Cameraman's slate reads '100 metres backstroke'. Mid shot start of men's 100 metres backstroke final. Tighter tracking shot of swimmers making the final turn, and finishing the race, with Yoshinobu Oyakawa taking the gold medal. Mid shot USA and France flags flying during the medal ceremony. High angle...

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Cataloguer:
Tupaq Felber
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
No Sound
Media URN:
101100
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Time in/Out:
10:13:38 / 10:18:52
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Film ID:
201206.101
Issue Date:
1952

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0:010:020:030:04

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  • The slate at the outset of the clip signifies that the cameraman of the following swimming footage is Paul Wyand.

    The Men's 100 metre Backstroke final seen here took place on 1 August 1952.

    The Men's 5,000 metres and the Women's 80 metre hurdles featured here both took place on 24 July 1952.

    jamied 28th Jul 2012
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