Long distance runner Jack Holden wins the 1949 Marathon with Princess Elizabeth opening th...(1949)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit After Princess Elizabeth starts the race, English Olympic athlete Jack Holden wins the 1949 Windsor to Chiswick marathon for the second year running, at the age of 42 Full Description: ENGLAND: Windsor: Berkshire: Windsor Castle: EXT PRINCESS ELIZABETH Inspecting Windsor-to-London marathon race runners at Windsor Castle - fires the pistol to start the race JACK HOLDEN Seen leading in Wdinsor Castle to Chiswick stadium marathon seen leading and entering stadium alone to win for second year in succession. Seen with trophy MARATHON RACES Princess Elizabeth start off runners by pistol in Windsor Castle to Chiswick Stadium marathon race. Seen inspecting runners before start. Various shots of competitors on route - snatching drinks etc and race won by Jack Holden seen entering Chiswick Stadium alone - later seen with trop
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