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1949 Long distance runner Jack Holden wins the 1949 Marathon with Princess Elizabeth opening the
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0:54Now PlayingDate: 23rd June 1949
Location: United Kingdom
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: Windsor: Berkshire: Windsor Castle:
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PRINCESS ELIZABETH Inspecting Windsor-to-London marathon race runners at Windsor Castle - fires the pistol to start the race
JACK HOLDEN Seen leading in Wdinsor Castle to Chiswick stadium marathon seen leading and entering stadium alone to win for second year in succession. Seen with trophy
MARATHON RACES Princess Elizabeth start off runners by pistol in Windsor Castle to Chiswick Stadium marathon race. Seen inspecting runners before start. Various shots of competitors on route - snatching drinks etc and race won by Jack Holden seen entering Chiswick Stadium alone - later seen with trophy
"WINDSOR CASTLE" Shots of Princess Elizabeth starting off marathon runners in Windsor Castle to Chiswick marathon
Royalty; Queen Elizabeth II; Sport
Princess Elizabeth, Elizabeth II, Windsor Castle, Polytechnic Meadow, Chiswick Stadium, 26 miles, stamina, champion, trophy
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