Sports Highlights Of 1956: Track And Field.
Sports Highlights Of 1956: Track And Field.
Clip: 354528_1_1
Year Shot: 1956
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1626
Original Film: 030-002-03
HD: N/A
Location: Los Angeles, California
Timecode: 00:09:18 - 00:09:44
Sports Highlights Of 1956: Track And Field. "America's first 4 minute mile and a smashing upset race; the 7-foot mark cleared in the high jump for the first time." At the Los Angeles Coliseum, a track and field meet. Australian Jim Bailey beats compatriot John Landy (SP?) in the mile run (under 4 minutes). The men embrace after the race. Charlie Dumas (Charles Dumas) makes successful high jump of over 7 feet - a new world record mark. People around him celebrate the feat.