California (USA): Billy Mills slightly overtakes Gerry Lindgren in the 6-mile test and both improve the world record in that distance, since it was time equal to both, the new record is 27m 11s 6; the previous one belonged to the Australian Ron Clarke, with 27m 17s 8; established in Melbourne on December 18, 1963. Image with two athletes jogging on the track. Poster image announcing 77th Annual National AAU Track & Field Championships to promotion of San Diego Sports Enterprises. Image with the start of the athletes in the San Diego stadium. Image of the tribune with people. Short sequences of the race. Image of the athletes crossing the final goal. (Without sound)
Date: 6/29/1965
Duration: 2 minutes 24 seconds
Film code: B-04581
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