Blankers-Koen Beaten by Girl in Australia

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

1878

Date Released

28 Feb 1949

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1London Greets His Majesty
2. 2Prince Bernhard Sees Shrovetide Tyrol Festival
3. 3Israel Proclaims Weizmann President
4. 4Blankers-Koen Beaten by Girl in Australia
5. 5Labour Holds Hammersmith

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 5

Summary

Flying Dutchwoman, running under handicap of injured leg, is beaten on tape in 100 metre dash at Sydney. Despite injuries, however, she wins 80 metre hurdles.

Keywords

Sport; Women

Library number

17566

Length of story (in feet)

89

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