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1961: Sprint Race at School Track Meet

1961: Sprint Race at School Track Meet

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  • Year1961
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationIowa, United States
  • Duration19s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Sprint Race at School Track Meet — Clip Details

1961: A vintage 8mm film captures a high-energy sprint race at a school track meet in Iowa. Athletes in classic 1960s athletic wear compete under bright daylight, with runners pushing toward the finish line in a relay-style event. Spectators fill the bleachers, cheering as the lead runner powers through the final stretch. The footage showcases the intensity of youth track and field competition, with coaches and teammates watching closely. This authentic slice of Americana highlights the spirit of sportsmanship and physical fitness in mid-century America.

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Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Shot details
Exterior
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Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
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Duration
19s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
67363712

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Date
1961 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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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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