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International Athletics: United States v. British Commonwealth

on BBC Two England

direct by satellite from Los Angeles.

Television cameras bring you the athletics match of the year on the second and final day of the meeting at California's Olympic Stadium.
The world record holder for the mile, Jim Ryun; the world's outstanding sprinter, Tommy Smith, Ron Clarke of Australia; Lynn Davies, Mary Rand, Alan Simpson, Bruce Tulloh and Dick Taylor from Britain are among the star athletes of America and the Commonwealth taking part.
David Coleman reports direct from Los Angeles on today's events as they happen and introduces recorded highlights of yesterday's outstanding performances.

(Presented in collaboration with the Columbia Broadcasting System of America)
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Contributors

Athlete:
Jim Ryun
Athlete:
Tommy Smith
Athlete:
Ron Clarke
Athlete:
Lynn Davies
Athlete:
Mary Rand
Athlete:
Alan Simpson
Athlete:
Bruce Tulloh
Athlete:
Dick Taylor
Commentator/Presenter:
David Coleman

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