Winter Olympics Events In Grenoble 1968

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Female downhill skier commencing her run from start gate. Various shots of female skier on downhill run before crossing the finish line. Dramatic shot of skier falling on the approach to the finish line, and sliding across the line on her side. Various shots of Austria's Olga Paul completing successful...

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Cataloguer:
John Greathead
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
No Sound
Media URN:
101230
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Time in/Out:
10:00:00 / 10:01:21
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Film ID:
201206.231
Issue Date:
1968

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