The British Organising committee for the summer Olympics have disclosed that revolutionary equipment for track and field events is to be used. The apparatus used will set new standards in athletic measuring equipment. Here starting blocks for the sprint events, demonstrating position of feet, are shown in a demonstration at Cambridge on April 7. The feet pads can be adjusted to any angle and distance from the ground. (A.P. Photo)
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22637, 14 May 1948, Page 5
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70The British Organising committee for the summer Olympics have disclosed that revolutionary equipment for track and field events is to be used. The apparatus used will set new standards in athletic measuring equipment. Here starting blocks for the sprint events, demonstrating position of feet, are shown in a demonstration at Cambridge on April 7. The feet pads can be adjusted to any angle and distance from the ground. (A.P. Photo) Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22637, 14 May 1948, Page 5
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