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United States Wins Gymnastic Meet

United States Wins Gymnastic Meet
Clip: 426591_1_1
Year Shot: 1965 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1734
Original Film: 038-026-03
HD: N/A
Location: London
Timecode: 00:11:07 - 00:12:22

The U.S. rarely takes part in gymnastics on an international scale, but an American team takes on one from Britain and comes out winner. Uncle Sam's gymnasts did not so well in the Olympics but it looks like they are training seriously and mean to make a better showing next time around in Mexico City. London A male gymnast, Bob Williams on rings. CU Marie Walter of the US on uneven parallel bars. MS Audience applauding. Marie's performance. Mary Prestage on the uneven parallel bars with her pony tail waving in the wind. Marie Walter on the balance beam. Jim Pancock on the Pommel Horse. Beverly Avery jumping up and down on the Trampoline. One of the women goes over the vault and takes a fall. One of the men athlete s on the Trampoline and he is jumping and spinning and putting on a good performance.,