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Ski race began (1953)

Original title: Algas suusakross

Newsreel “Soviet Estonia” No. 2, January 1953

Newsreels Duration 01:06

Plot summary

The ski race for the youth of trade unions and Communist Party held in Mustamäe district, Tallinn.  

Skiers near the outdoor pool in Mustamäe district where the ski race starts. Men's distance is 10km, women's distance is 5 km. Skiers at race: the competition of both men and women are shown in turns. Finish of the ski race – one male skier has broken a ski and bravely finishes with only one ski. Happy winners at the finish line. Raul Murdsalu and Uno Kocher were the winner among male racers during the first ski race day. 

Keywords: surpassing oneself | youth of the Young Communists' League | snowy forest | cross-country skiing | joy of sports | ski trail | ski sports | skiers | skiing | finish of ski competition | start of the ski race | winners of the ski race | ski competition | competition atmosphere | competition stress | View all »

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