Behind The Game - Chiswick (1948)

Full title reads: “BEHIND THE GAME“. Chiswick, London. Olympic trials at the Polytechnic Stadium, Chiswick - athletics. Maureen Gardner limbering up. Norris McWhirter doing leg exercises. Close up shot of R. Fisher limbering up. Trinidad sprinter McDonald Bailey limbering up, pan down to feet. Long shot of people in stands watching. Close up shot of a man digging out small hole for starts. Start of the race and panning shot of women 80 metres hurdle race. Front view Maureen Gardner winning hurdle race. Three men at start of relay race. Close up shot of starter firing pistol. Start of men’s relay race. Close up shot of Olympics selectors watching. Panning shot of men’s relay race, McDonald Bailey winning his section. Crowd watching. Pole jumper jumps and misses. Crowds watching. Close up shot of starter firing gun. Start and pan of 100 metres race, won by McDonald Bailey. Close up shot of McDonald Bailey. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL O