Belgian International Cross Country AKA Belgium: Cross Country Race (1965)

Unissued / unused material - dates and locations may be unclear / unknown. Ostend, Belgium LS Mass start of the 52nd International Cross Country Championship. MS Spectator watching through binoculars. Various shots, the runners tackle a tough course and have to duck under rails, leap fences, etc. MS A runner who appears to have dropped out, walks with a woman carrying an umbrella. Various shots, race in progress, the weather conditions make the going muddy. MS Mel Batty of Britain and Jean Fayolle, the French champion race for the finishing line in one of the closest finishes. Though they both clocked the same time the judges award first place to Fayolle with Batty second. LS and MS Medals are presented to the winners. Note: Date on original record: 22/03/1965. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT