| Luge Sledders of Europe | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1758 |
| Catalog #: | 425706 | |
| Clip Number: | 425706-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 040-017-07 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | Hammarstrand, Sweden | |
| Year Shot: | 1967 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Spectators, Sports LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Sweden SPORTS: Bobsled, Luge SPORTS: International | |
| Description: | The World Tobogganing Championship at Hammarstrand, Sweden brings out the top luge sledders of Europe. Harold Elder represents the United States. Thomas Koehler, East Germany's Olympic Champ is the winner with a total time of 232-3/4 seconds on four runs. CUS - A sledder is waxing the blades of his luge. High Angle Shot - A sledder riding down the track, at a very fast speed, laying on his back on his luge, this track held the World Tobogganing Championship, so it is very, very fast and dangerous. High Angle Shot - First place winner, Thomas Koehler, East Germany's Olympic Champion, his winning mark is 232 and 3/4 seconds or just under 4-minutes. | |
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