| Commonwealth Track Meet | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1762 |
| Catalog #: | 426010 | |
| Clip Number: | 426010-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 040-056-05 | |
| Timecode: | 00:54:31 - 00:55:55 | |
| Location: | Los Angeles, California | |
| Year Shot: | 1967 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Spectators, Sports LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, California, Los Angeles SPORTS: Amateur SPORTS/ATHLETIC GAMES: British Empire & Commonwealth Games SPORTS/TRACK & FIELD: Misc. | |
| Description: | Commonwealth Track Meet "At Los Angeles Coliseum, in U.S. - British Commonwealth Track and Field Meet, Jim Ryun, 20 year old University of Kansas sophomore sets world's record in the 1500 meters, 3:33.1, defeating Kenya's Kipchoque Keino. Ryun already holds world's record in mile. " High angle LS participants marching on track during pre-race ceremony. Panning high angle LS/TLSs track race featuring Kenyan KIPCHOQUE KEINO and American JIM RYUN; Jim Ryun takes lead, leaving Kipchoque Keino in the dust. Jim Ryun crosses finish line, wins, breaking previous world record time. MS Kipchoque Keino and Jim Ryun walking after race, Keino slapping Ryun's back in congratulations. | |
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