Xivth Olympiad Ends

Series

Series Name
British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.
1823
Date Released
19 Aug 1948
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 4
Summary
Under bad weather conditions Duke of Edinburgh starts mass cycle race in Windsor Great Park. Frenchman, Beyaert, wins from large field in stiff 120-mile event. In the Boxing Finals at Wembley, Lightweight Division, Dreyer of South Africa beats Vissers of Belgium. In the Light Heavyweight Division Hunter, also of South Africa, beats Sergeant Scott, Great Britain. Thrilling display of horsemanship in Prix des Nations as Mexican team gain first place in spectacular jumping contest, with Spain and Great Britain second and third respectively. At closing ceremony flags of all competing nations are marched into area as Mr Sigrid Edstrom, President of International Olympic Committee, makes formal announcement of end of games.
Keywords
Royalty; Sport; Ceremonies
Library number
17112
Length of story (in feet)
400

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'Xivth Olympiad Ends', British Paramount News Issue No. 1823, 19 Aug 1948. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/41194 (Accessed 02 Feb 2025)