THREE RECORDS BROKEN

Chronicle (Levin), 3 August 1948, Page 5

THREE RECORDS BROKEN

(N.Z.P.A.

—Reuter,

Zapotek Fails in Gailant Attempt

Covyright)

Received Tuesday, 10.45 a.m, LONDON, August .2 The Olympic Games resumed todhy aftei* the wjeekend in cooler weather. Rank hbliday crowds flocked tb Wembley ^tadium and pool, but rain early this afternoon somewhat Spbiled the field events. The brilliant Czech runner, Emil Zapotek who amazed the crowd by his sensational victory in the 10,000 metres on Friday, failed gallantly in an attempt to do what even the great Nurmi could not accomplish — win the 10,000 -and 5,000 metre races in one Olympiad. Haanes Kilchmainen did it in 1912, but no other runner has since accomplished it. Zapotek smashed the Olympic f-eeord of 14 mins. 22.2 secs." for the race. It was a stirring race and the crowd again roared themselves hoarse, their support undoubtedly going to Zapotek. Alto'gether tljree Olympic records were broken today in the five events decided. Harris Undergoes Operation . The New Zealander, Douglas Harris, who suffered three spike wounds in his left heel during the heats of the 800 metre event on Friday, underwent an operation today iii St. Mary's ' Hospital, where surgeons • stitched the achilles tendon. It is unlikely, even if the operation is successful, that Harri: will be able to rnn again for a long time, possibly years. Among the principal final results concluded today were: ATHLETICS 800 Metles Final. — M. G. Whitfield (United States) 1, A. Wint (Jamaica) 2, M. Hansenne (Francei 3. Time, 1 min. 19.2 secs. (new Olympic record). 5000 Metres Final. — G. Reiii (Eelgium) 1. E. laphek (Czechoslovakia) 2, W. Slijkhtiis (Holland) 3. Time, 14 mins. 7.6 secs (new Olympic record). Pole Vault Final. — O. Smith (United States) I, E. Xataja (Rinland) 2, R. Richards (United States) 3. Height, lu ft. li inches. Discus Throw Final. — A. Consolini (Italy) 1, G. Tosi (Italy) 2, F. Gordien (United States) 3. Distance, 173 feet (new Jlympic record). Woinen's 160 Metres Final.— F. Blankers-Keon (Holland) 1, D. Manley (Britain) 2, S. Sirickland (Auslraliai 3. Time, II.9 secs. SWIMMING Women's 100 Metre Freestyle Final. — G. Anderson (Denmark) l, A. Curtis (United States) 2,- M. /aessen (Holland) 3. Time, 66.3 6CS. WRESTLING Heavyweight Final. — G. Bobis (Hungary) defeated B. Anderson (Sweden) on points. Light-heavyweight Final. — F. Stoeckli (Switzerland) oeat F. Payette (Canada) by a f all. Midclleweight Final. — G. Brandt (United States) defeated E. Linden (Sv/eden) on points. Flyweight Final. — V. Viitala Finland) defeated B. Johannsson (Sweden) on points. f • j ; t Rantamweight Final. — N. Aker (Turkey) defeated G. Leeman (United States) by a fall. Weltenveight Final. — Y. Dogu (Turkey) defeatf ed R. Garrard (Australia). Lightweigbt Final. — C. Atik (Turkey) defeated E. Frandfors, (Sweden). Feathenveijrht Final. — O. Bilge (Turkey) defeat-t sd H. Sjoelin (Sweden). - 1 »