| The Miracle Mile Record Not Recognized | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1647 |
| Catalog #: | 355577 | |
| Clip Number: | 355577-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 031-040-06 | |
| Timecode: | 00:51:23 - 00:52:18 | |
| Location: | Los Angeles, California | |
| Year Shot: | 1958 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Spectators, Sports LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, California, Los Angeles SPORTS/TRACK & FIELD: Distance Run | |
| Description: | Clinch marks on film In the Los Angeles Coliseum relays - 3 men who have bettered 4 minutes - race in the mile run. Lincoln, Tabori and Elliott. An added starter covers the first half at a scorching pace- clearing the way for Elliott to run the world's second fastest mile, America’s fastest ever. But, according to the judges, the record will not be recognized because of the pace-setting. Establishing shot - Los Angeles Coliseum and throngs of fans. MS - Starter shoots his starter pistol and the runners take off and their running around the track. CUS - Elliott Dunlap, winner of the race and he manages to break a smile | |
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