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AUSTRALIA: SYDNEY OLYMPICS: GREEN
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American sprint sensation, Maurice Greene has apologised for his team's behaviour after their win in the 4x100 metre relay at Stadium Australia on Saturday night.
The team's antics during their prolonged victory lap with the...
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Juan Antonio Samaranch, a former International Olympic Committee president, died Wednesday. He was 89. The Quiron Hospital in Barcelona said Samaranch died after being admitted with heart problems.
HEADLINE: Former IOC president Samaranch dies at 89
CAPTION: Juan Antonio Samaranch, a former International Olympic Committee president, died Wednesday. He was 89. The Quiron Hospital in Barcelona said Samaranch died after being...
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Aerials of competition venues and Beijing landmarks
1. Zoom in on Olympic stadium known as Bird's Nest
2. Close-up of tower with Olympic logo, pull out to swimming stadium known as Water Cube, pan back to Bird's Nest
3. Close-up of structure on Bird's Nest and people working on top, zoom...
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CHINA: TAI CHI PRACTITIONERS
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The Chinese government put the spotlight on Tiananmen Square on Sunday for the first time since seven alleged members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement attempted suicide there less than one month ago.
Two thousand and...
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Olympic torch arrives at Tower Bridge on Royal barge
The Olympic torch neared the end of its 7,000-mile (12,900-kilometre) journey around the British Isles on Friday, completing a trip down the River Thames to Tower Bridge on board the Royal barge Gloriana.
It is now seclusion at City...
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SYND 30-7-72 OLYMPIC FLAME DEPOSITED IN THE ATHENS STADIUM FOR ITS JOURNEY TO MUNICH
Olympic flame deposited in the Athens stadium for its journey to Munich.
1. gv stadium with marching military bands
2. ms Olympic flag carried by athletes
3. gv illuminated Olympic sign
4. ms runner arrives with flame torch
5. ms...
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Crowds gather ahead of the women's marathon
Umbrellas were out in force as showers swept the Olympic women's marathon course through central London on Saturday.
The course consists of two loops through London streets, taking in such landmarks as St Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham...
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Countdown begins for Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics
1. Wide of stage surrounded by a crowd waving Russian flags
2. Mid of stage, representatives and officials stand in a line
3. Moscow's Mayor Sergei Sobyanin (centre), Russian athletes and officials pressing button together, pan to clock...
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Airspace restrictions come into place as Olympic security stepped up
British authorities are placing extra airspace restrictions around London and the Southeast in an effort to beef up security ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) said on Friday.
The new restrictions will come...
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Rio de Janeiro parties as city picked to host 2016 Games
1. Various of people celebrating, dancing and singing, after Rio de Janeiro was chosen as host of 2016 Olympics
2. Wide aerial of crowds gathered on Copacabana beach for celebrations
3. Aerial of statue of Christ the Redeemer on top of...
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Tibetan exiles protest against Olympic torch relay in Lhasa
1. Tibetan protesters blocked by Nepali police
2. Police blocking protesters
3. Police holding protester, policeman kicking him
4. Protester being dragged
5. Wide of protesters chanting anti-China slogans
6. Protester being dragged and...
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Burst of fireworks marks the moment Putin declares Olympics open
A burst of fireworks filled the night sky over Sochi on Friday as Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the Winter Olympics open.
More than with most games, these Olympics are closely tied to the leader of the host nation.
Putin...
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Violence erupted late Tuesday in a main tourist area of Rio de Janeiro following the killing of a popular local figure near where 2016 Olympic swimming events are expected to take place. (April 23)
A Rio de Janeiro favela erupted in violence late on Tuesday following the killing of a popular local figure, with angry residents setting fires and showering homemade explosives and glass bottles onto a busy avenue in the city's main...
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Preparations at Trafalgar Sq ahead of 2012 Games announcement
1. Pan down Nelson's column to Trafalgar Square
2. Various of people setting up scaffolding for Olympic announcement
3. Wide shot of Trafalgar Square
4. Various of man on cherry picker setting up scaffolding
5. Various of Big Ben
6. Pan...
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SYND11/03/72 PREPARATIONS NEAR COMPLETION FOR 1972 OLYMPICS
Workmen completing construction of the 1972 Olympics site
1 ts stadium, pan to tent structure
2 ms tent roof under construction
3 mcu men work on roof
4 machine leveling earth
5 men work on torch mechanism
6 ms scoreboard and clock
7...
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SYND 12 12 75 WINTER OLYMPICS PREPARATIONS
Winter Olympics site
1 ms Olympic symbol
2 gv Innsbruck
3 gv street scenes in Innsbruck
4 pan Olympic village and apartments
5 ms work on piste with snow rollers
6 ts snow rollers and skier pull out to gv
7 gv ski jump pan up slope ...
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Rio fireworks ring in new year, 2016 Olympic logo unveiled
31 December 2010
1. Aerial wide of crowded Copacabana beach
2. Person taking picture of IOC president Jacques Rogge
3. Wide of screen, with IOC delegates and local authorities in foreground
4. Zoom out from IOC delegates and authorities...
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USA - Clinton gives support to Olympic swimmer
US President Bill Clinton gave his support to Irish Olympic
swimming champion Michele Smith over the drug allegations she has
faced, the swimmer said Friday (26/7).
US President Bill Clinton meeting Irish swimmer Michelle Smith
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China welcomed its Olympic year Monday, with the country's biggest medal hope on hand to watch fireworks, singing and dancing at a countdown party for the Beijing Games.
HEADLINE: China starts Olympic year with celebrations
Beijing New Year
CAPTION: China welcomed its Olympic year Monday, with the country's biggest medal hope on hand to watch fireworks, singing and dancing at a countdown party for the...
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Hospital where injured American was taken following Drum Temple attack
1. Wide exterior of Peking Union Medical College Hospital
2. Mid of sign
3. Various of hospital exterior
4. Close up of sign
5. People entering hospital
6. Ambulances parked on hospital grounds
Two Americans closely linked to the U.S....
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NASA reveals the Olympics as seen from Space
1. Various satellite photos of earth, zooming in to Olympic venues
NASA on Friday released satellite photos of several of the Olympic venues in Salt Lake City.
The pictures show North America as seen from space and then zoom in to close...
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Fireworks over stadium at Olympics closing ceremony
1. Olympic rings illuminated on barge in Vancouver''s Coal Harbour
2. Pan to cauldron lit on waterfront
3. Moon above
4. Canada Place centre, being used as Main Press Centre, illuminated with coloured lights
5. Cauldron being...
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RICHMOND CAMP FOR OLYMPIC COMPETITORS
The principal camp for Olympic competitors is being built in Richmond Park. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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BRITAIN'S FIRST GOLD MEDAL
At Stockholm a fire broke out at a riding school near the Olympic stables. Prompt action was taken and Britain's Olympic horses were all led away to safety. At the end of the Queen's state visit, Princess Margaret flew over to join her...