13161_25709_1960_Olympics3
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Footage of the events at the 1960 Rome Olympics. The crowds in the stadium cheer as events are shown, including sprinting, running, pole vaulting, javelin tossing, bicycling, fencing, wrestling, gymnastics and basketball. Also included are shots of athletes receiving medals. Footage of the closing ceremonies. People in uniforms carry flags around the stadium track and the crowds hold up burning paper.