Summary

Nice pull from bank of judges to the start of the men's 100 metres freestyle swimming final. Close up lead swimmers, and tracking shot of finish of race, with Australia's Mike Wenden taking the gold medal, USA's Ken Walsh the silver, and USA's Mark Spitz the bronze. Close up scoreboard registering result of race.

Source British Pathé
Title Mexico Olympics Freestyle
Description Nice pull from bank of judges to the start of the men's 100 metres freestyle swimming final. Close up lead swimmers, and tracking shot of finish of race, with Australia's Mike Wenden taking the gold medal, USA's Ken Walsh the silver, and USA's Mark Spitz the bronze. Close up scoreboard registering result of race.
Archive British Pathe
Year 01/01/1968
Duration 00:01:09
Stock Black & White
Sound No Sound
Film ID 201206.23

Keywords

1968 Olympic Games
Mexico City
swimming
men's 100m freestyle final
Mike Wenden
Ken Walsh
Mark Spitz
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