Summary

Alim Amar wins Paris cross-country marathon in 1930

Source Sherman Grinberg
Newsreel Pathe
Negative # 587
Clip SR003734_07_01mov
Date 01/01/1930
Title Alim Amar wins Paris cross-country marathon in 1930
Description Title card: Algerian victor in French marathon, Paris, France - Record field starts famous cross country race from Versailles metropolis / Hundreds of people start the race on rain-slicked street accompanied by a few automobiles / Title card: Alim Amar finishes first / The runner crosses the finish line / Note: exact day not known
Personality Alim Amar
Country France
City Paris

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