BRITISH EMPIRE AND COMMONWEALTH GAMES

Year Published: 1954

Creator: Jack Olsen

Description: This short documentary presents highlights of the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. In Vancouver, top-ranking athletes from the far corners of the British Commonwealth competed for new records. The film records outstanding feats in racing, jumping, pole-vaulting, swimming as well as the "miracle mile" duel between John Landy and Roger Bannister. Directed by Jack Olsen - 1954

Online Copy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTk-Ve5XYtU

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