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1961: Runners Prepare at Starting Line for Track Meet

1961: Runners Prepare at Starting Line for Track Meet

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  • Year1961
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationIowa, United States
  • Duration21s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Runners Prepare at Starting Line for Track Meet — Clip Details

1961 vintage 8mm film footage from Iowa captures a high school track and field event, showing athletes in jerseys and caps preparing for a race on a grassy field. Arrangers and coaches organize runners at the starting line near wooden poles and bleachers, with spectators watching under a clear sky. The scene reflects mid-century American school sports culture, with a nostalgic, authentic feel from the grainy Super 8 aesthetic. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro Americana projects, or educational content about 1960s athletics.

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Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
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Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
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Duration
21s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
67363633

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Date
1961 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Iowa, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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