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Track and Field Competition between Estonians and Latvians (1947)

Title in Estonian: Eestlaste ja lätlaste vahelised kergejõustiku võistlused

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Amateur films Duration 02:38

Track and Field Competition between Estonians and Latvians

Track and field competition of Estonian and Latvian expats in Östermalm stadium, Stockholm, on September 7, 1947. Athletes preparing for the competition. The camera has observed single sports performances and the referees doing their work. Nikolai Kalm, organizer of the competition. Udo Kupper becomes the second athlete in the 100-metre dash. Aleksander Kreek, Algot Freiberg, Artur Kutser and an unknown Latvian compete in shot putting. Viktor Palango performs in high jump. Arved Oksaar wins the 800-metre run, Richard Norvell wins the 400-metre run. Harald Linnakivi excels in long jump. Viktor Palango wins the 110-metre hurdle race. Aleksander Kreek and Algot ...

Keywords: document of an era | award ceremony (track and field) | running (sports) | long jump | track and field (athletics) | athletics championships | discus throw | referee (sports) | referee with a starting pistol | shot put | View all »

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Color bw
Sound silent
Film Category Amateur films, Newsreel
Duration 02:38

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Cinematographer Harald Perten

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