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Peter Snell - Athlete

Short Film, 1964

 Peter Snell - Athlete

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This NFU classic tells Peter Snell's story up to just prior to his triumph at the Tokyo Olympics (he had already won 800m gold in Rome and held the world record for the mile). Snell's commentary - focused, candid - plays over footage of training and racing. "It always gives a feeling of exhilaration to run in the New Zealand all black singlet." He offers insight into the methods of coach Arthur Lydiard (15 miles a day, 100 miles a week). Includes great footage of Snell running in the Waiatarua hills, through bush and leaping farm fences. 

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