New Marathon Record

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1150A

Date Released

21 Jun 1951

Date submitted

18 Jun 1951

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The Air Commodore Pays a Visit
2. 2France Goes to the Poll
3. 3Jet Flying Boat Visits Festival
4. 4New Marathon Record
5. 5Test Match at Scarborough
6. 6Fans Flock to See Stars
7. *Glasgow University Celebrates Quincentenary
8. *Princess Visits Norwich

* Story has local or special distribution

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: New Marathon Record. DESCRIPTION: There was a big field for this year’s Polytechnic Harriers Marathons Race, which was run from Windsor Castle to Chiswick Stadium. Jack Holden, who won in 1948, ‘49 and 50, had to retire and Jim Peters of the Essex Beagles went on to win. He covered the 26 miles 385 yards in the fastest time ever. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Group of runners walk towards camera. GV runners towards camera with Windsor Castle in background. GV runners lined up. CU starter holding up gun. GV start of race. Runners into camera. Various shots passing through villages, towns etc. & on the road. Trucking shot - CU of runner. Trucking - Jack Holden with Cox - No 112. SV-CU Holden running. Entering Chiswick Stadium, Jim Peters, does the circuit & finishing. Crowds clapping. CU of the Trophy. Wing Commanders Lucas presents trophy & congratulates, Peters says hopes to do better with some training.

Keywords

Sport; Students; Education and training; Buildings and structures; Ceremonies; Military

Locations

Chiswick; Windsor

Card file number

55632

Credits:

Commentator

Lionel James Gamlin

Camera

Norman Fisher

Length of story (in feet)

117

Story extras:

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