Women's 100 Metres Final - Men's 200m Final… 1952

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Cameraman's slate reading '200m'. High angle of whole of men's 200 metres final, and long close up of scoreboard showing the result of the race, with USA flags being raised for the medal ceremony. Slate reading 'javelin'. Wide angle shots of various male javelin throwers throwing, following the flight...

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Cataloguer:
Tupaq Felber
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
No Sound
Media URN:
101090
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Time in/Out:
10:15:01 / 10:18:32
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Film ID:
201206.091
Issue Date:
1952

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  • "Wyand" on the slate at the opening of this clip signifies that the cameraman is Paul Wyand.

    The Men's 200 metres final seen here took place on 23 July 1952. The winner is Andy Stanfield of the USA.

    The Men's Javelin featured in the clip took place on 24 July 1952.

    jamied 28th Jul 2012
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