Jim Ryun's World Record (1967)

No title. America versus the Commonwealth - athletics competition in Los Angeles (LA), United States of America (USA). Athlete Jim Ryun breaks 1500 metre record.



L/S start of the men's 1500 metres. L/S runners going round track, Dave Bailey leads, Keino is in second position and Jim Ryun is third. Keino takes the lead and Jim Ryun takes second place. Crowd applauding. Keino in the lead with Jim Ryun close behind. Ryun passes Keino and streaks away. L/S Ryun well in front of Keino, he breaks the tape to win. C/U people in crowd applauding. M/S Ryun walking around after race, Keino congratulates him and he walks away.




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