Commonwealth Track Meet

Clip: 426010_1_1

Year Shot: 1967 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1762

Original Film: 040-056-05

HD: N/A

Location: Los Angeles, California

Timecode: 00:54:31 - 00:55:55

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Commonwealth Track Meet "At Los Angeles Coliseum, in U.S. - British Commonwealth Track and Field Meet, Jim Ryun, 20 year old University of Kansas sophomore sets world's record in the 1500 meters, 3:33.1, defeating Kenya's Kipchoque Keino. Ryun already holds world's record in mile. " High angle LS participants marching on track during pre-race ceremony. Panning high angle LS/TLSs track race featuring Kenyan KIPCHOQUE KEINO and American JIM RYUN; Jim Ryun takes lead, leaving Kipchoque Keino in the dust. Jim Ryun crosses finish line, wins, breaking previous world record time. MS Kipchoque Keino and Jim Ryun walking after race, Keino slapping Ryun's back in congratulations.