Olympic Games In London (1908)

Unused / unissued material - Olympic Games in London, 1908. Shots of the Royal box at the stadium. Shots of athletics events including pole vaulting, gymnastics, high jump, tug of war, vaulting the high horse, throwing the discus, water polo, swimming, women’s archery, running the marathon. The race is famous for the apparent victory by Dorando Pietri who was disqualified after receiving help when he collapsed during the race. He received a gold cup in recognition of his efforts. Prizes are given by Princess Mary. The parade of athletes past royal box. Line up of prize winners. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire