Athletic contest at White City Stadium (1949)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit British Games track and field competitions pit U.S. against Commonwealth athletes Full Description: ENGLAND: London: Hammersmith & Fulham: White City Stadium: EXT BRITISH EMPIRE GAMES 1949 Br Games attended by Duke of Burghley and athletes etc BURGHLEY, LORD & LADY. Lord Burghley seen walking with Don Finlay at the White City, During the 1949 British Empire Games, Dillard U.S. wins the 120 yds dash with Don Finlay third. DUKE OF EDINBURGH. Present at the White City for the 1949 British Empire games, Presents Trophies, shaking hands with Wint after he has just won the 440. D.O. FINLAY Comes third in 120yd hurdles at the White City, seen walking with Lord Burghley, WHITE CITY. 1949 British Games, Aerial shots of stadium, shots of crowds Duke of Edinburgh, watching, presents trophies, Hansenne of France beats Wilt t