SPRINTERS.—Two renowned sprinters of the past reminiscing in Wellington last week. On the left is the Governor-General (Sir Arthur Porritt), who was third in the Olympic 100 metres final in 1924; his American visitor, Jesse Owens (right) won this event in world record time at the 1936 Olympic Games.
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Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32143, 12 November 1969, Page 21
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49SPRINTERS.—Two renowned sprinters of the past reminiscing in Wellington last week. On the left is the Governor-General (Sir Arthur Porritt), who was third in the Olympic 100 metres final in 1924; his American visitor, Jesse Owens (right) won this event in world record time at the 1936 Olympic Games. Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32143, 12 November 1969, Page 21
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