Fifteenth Olympic Games

Views of Helsinki: streets, squares, buildings. Opening in the outskirts of the city - in Ottaniemi - a camp for athletes from socialist countries. General view of the stadium in Helsinki. Opening of the Olympic Games. Sports competitions for athletes: discus throwing, race walking, shot put, cycling, running at various distances, javelin throw, long jump, high jump, boxing, weightlifting competitions, freestyle wrestling, classical wrestling, marathon running, competitions of basketball players, gymnasts, rowers. Closing ceremony of the Olympic Games.

B&W

7

1953