The British Games

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1251A
Date Released
28 May 1953
Date submitted
May 1953
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: British Games. DESCRIPTION: One of the highlights of the British Games at the White City was the one hour race. Jim Peters covered 11 miles 986 yards, beating the English Native record by 54 yards. The other highlight was Chris Chataway’s victory in the International two miles. SHOTLIST: Cut story - Parade of athletes from Britain and Continent. One hour race. Won by Jim Peters. During race man spraying course with water, sprays some over racers. Chataway beats Gordon Pirie in International two miles.
Keywords
Sport; Records; Athletics
Locations
White City, London
Footage sources
Gaumont British
Card file number
59106
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
98
Story extras:
Film clip

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'The British Games', British Movietone News Issue No. 1251A, 28 May 1953. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/18574 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)