Britan Sets Mile Mark
Britan Sets Mile Mark
Clip: 351213_1_1
Year Shot: 1951
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1558
Original Film: 024-452-08
HD: N/A
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Timecode: 00:21:01 - 00:21:54
Britan Sets Mile Mark England's Roger Bannister defeats America's two best milers, Don Gehrmann and Fred Wilt, in the Pennsylvania relay mile. Bannister of England sets new meet record. Establishing shot - Throngs of people in the stands cheering on their most favorite miler. MCU The runners take off to run their mile. Roger Bannister takes the lead in the race. MLS Fans in the bleechers. MCU Runners are running around the turn and Bannister is holding on to the lead. MLS Bannister crossing the finish line by 15 yards.