Track Stars Shine In Olympic Trials
Track Stars Shine In Olympic Trials
The finals trials to pick the United States Olympic Team projects a bright future for the team in Tokyo. Bob Hayes ties the American record in the 100-meter dash. Ralph Boston sets a new mark in the broad jump - a world record 27 feet, 4 1/4 inches. Another record is set as Rex Cawley clips a tenth of a second from the world figure. Now all we need is an encore in Tokyo. Throngs fill the stands at Los Angeles Coliseum. The spectators. The track 100 meter dash, Bob Hayes sprinting and winning the race. Ralph Boston sets a new world record in the broad jump, 27 feet & 4 1/4 inches. The 400 meter event, running and jumping over hurdles, and you see Rex Cawley beat the World Record. 200 meter dash, the winner Paul Bateman of Cleveland, Ohio is the winner.