| International Marathon | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1751 |
| Catalog #: | 426170 | |
| Clip Number: | 426170-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 039-065-03 | |
| Timecode: | 00:04:09 - 00:05:14 | |
| Location: | Spain | |
| Year Shot: | 1966 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Spectators, Sports LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Spain SPORTS/TRACK & FIELD: Marathons | |
| Description: | In Spain, the First Annual International Marathon is held. Olympic champ and world record holder Abebe Bikila goes against runners from Belgium, Ireland, Norway, Sweden and Spain. Bikila wins easily in three hours, 20 minutes, and 28 seconds, coming close to his record from a marathon in Tokyo. MS Ladies dressed in their Spanish native dress walk out carrying a banner (I Marathon International). MS Young ladies follow behind carrying a banner (Ethiopia). Rear POV tracking shot of the marathon running toward the camera, crowds gather alongside the racetrack to watch the runners pass. VS Marathon runner escorted by men (police men?) on motorcycles. MS A group of marathon runners, running towards the camera. MS Men on motor scooters and cars follow the runners. MS People and children applauding the runners as they pass. Many people came out to enjoy the First Annual International Marathon. MS Number 1, Abebe Bikila from Ethiopia. He runs and breaks the string at the finish line. Brief CU of Abebe Bikilia granting a news reporter an interview. | |
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