This film focuses on boxing, sculling and running. The correct techniques for boxing are demonstrated by Len Harvey - middle weight champion of Great Britain. In regards to sculling, Jack Beresford and Les Southwood, British Olympic champions, display the methodology. Finally the runner, Sidney Woodesden is shown, world record holder of the British mile and half-mile.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001880
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Boxing
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Outdoor recreation
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Recreation
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Running
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)