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  • Short Summary

    1952 Helsinki Olympic Games, Women's swimming medals decided

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    Wide shot of spectators at the Olympic swimming pool. Mid shot start of women's 100 metres backstroke final. Mid shot swimmers making the final turn until end of race, won by South Africa's Joan Harrison, with the Netherlands' Geertje Wielema coming second, and New Zealand's Jean Stewart coming third. High wide shot of the medal ceremony, then high wide angle of medal winners standing for the national anthem. Medium shot of flags raised for medal ceremony.

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    Film ID:
    863793.01
    Media URN:
    101096
    Group:
    Unissued / unused
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    1952
    Sound:
    silent
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:01:42:00
    Time in/Out:
    10:00:00 / 10:01:42
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  1. Unknown user says

    The slate seen at the outset of the clip signifies that the cameraman is Paul Wyand.

    The Women's 100 metres Backstroke final seen here took place on 31 July 1952.

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