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"New Zealand congratulates Peter Snell, one of the fastest men in the world." Middle distance runner Snell sets two world records on the grass track at Lancaster Park, Christchurch, in the 800 yards and half mile. "I was almost horrified at the pace ... I was had it by the time I reached the back straight ... I just went on on the thought of that world record." He reflects on a relaxing trip to Milford Sound, and champion coach Arthur Lydiard is interviewed. Also featured is the 1962 swimming champs at Naenae Olympic Pool under floodlights.
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Short Film, 1962 (Full Length)
This newsreel features Snell and Murray Halberg
Film, 1950 (Full Length)
Coach Arthur Lydiard was a competitor in the 1950 British Empire Games
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Mike
Posted at 10.31AM - 22.07.2010
Peter is a running genius, and modest
An excellent coach also, is Arthur the greatest coach in the World?? Ever !!