OLYMPIC GAMES

Hokitika Guardian, 2 August 1928, Page 2

OLYMPIC GAMES

“ TIMES ” PRAISES LOWE. | [_“ The Times ” Service.] ' i:LONDON, July. 31. Lowe’s victory in the 800 . metres is generally conceded to be a fitting climax for one of the greatest runners England ever produced. Incidentally by- winning at the Olympic games the event for the second time in succession, he has achieved what no other athlete in the world has yet done. Lowe’s style and stride were perfect, and he ran a flawless race, never being rattled. He came round the final bend as steady as a pebble rolled by a master hand down a gentle slope, and his stride lengthened. He displayed flawless technique, and no sign of a serious strain as tlie gap widened, and the rest of tbo champions were well beaten.

OLYMPIC RESULTS. (Received this day at 8.50 a.m ) AMSTERDAM, August 1. j 200 Metre's Flat final.— Williams j (Canada) 1, Rangel.y (Britain) 2, j Sclioltz (America) and Kornig (Germany) tied for third. Time 21 4-5 sees.

110 -Metres Hurdles, final —Atkinson (South Africa) 1, Anderson (America) 2, Collier (America) 3. Won by inches. Time 14 4-5 secs. Dye (America) was fourth, Weightman-Smith fifth, and Gaby (Britain) sixth. The time equals the world’s record.

Pole Vault final.—Carr (America) 13ft Olins, an Olympic record. In the 3,000 Steeplechase, the third heat winners were the Finns—Ritola, Nurmi, and Loukola. Discus final.—Houser (America) 155 feet 2) inches, an Olympic record; Kivi (Finland) 2, Corson (America) 3.