ATHLETICS: British success in News of world athletics meeting at White city (1957)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit New athletics records made at White City athletics meeting . Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: ATHLETICS - BRITAIN V USSR , White city stadium. Soviet athletes parade into stadium Various track events including : Mens 1500 metre race won by Ken Wood (Britain) Men’s 5000 metre race won by Gordon Pirie with Brian Hewson second (Britain) Women’s 800 metres won by British athlete Diane Leather in new British record. Women’s shot putting - Russian athlete Tamara Tyshkevitch makes 51 foot 6 inch throw Mens 10,000 metres won by Russian Vladimir Kuts Mens 800 metres won by Mike Larson (Britain) END TITLE SEQUENCE ATHLETICS 1957 Games at White City sponsored by News of the World. Wins by Ken Wood, Gordon Pirie, & Diane Leatherwho created a new British record in the 800 metres event. HEWSON B