8min 12sec #movietone clip - London Olympics - #1948 | Today In History | 29 July

Text from you tube 

"On July 29, 1948 Britain's King George VI opened the Olympic Games in London. London, acting as host City, stages the Games for the first time since 1908, and Movietone, in presenting the opening scenes, will screen the highlights of the events as they continue. His Majesty the King opened the Games in a ceremony at Wembley Stadium. On the second day one of the highlights was the winning of the 10,000 metres by Emil Zatopek."

2min 36sec #movietone clip - Jesse #Owens Wins Olympic Gold - 1936 | Today In History | 4 Aug

From the youtube text "On August 4, 1936, Jesse Owens of the U.S. won the second of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics as he prevailed in the long jump over German Luz Long, who was the first to congratulate him. Outstanding performer of 1936 Olympic Games winning four gold medals. 400 Metre Relay - He gives his team a grand start. Elevated shot of the start. Spectators cheer. 100 Metres in 10.3 seconds equalling record - Pistol fired - shots of the race.200 Metres in 20.3 seconds - New olympic Record - Elevated shots of race. Owens racing alone past camera. Spectators. Long Jump - 5.31 ins - New Record. After jump. Shots of Jesse. Crowning ceremony. High Jump - Various shots of the High Jumps including the slow motion shots. Winners decorated after same. Spectators applaud."

8min 12sec #movietone clip - London Olympics - #1948 | Today In History | 29 July

Text from you tube 

"On July 29, 1948 Britain's King George VI opened the Olympic Games in London. London, acting as host City, stages the Games for the first time since 1908, and Movietone, in presenting the opening scenes, will screen the highlights of the events as they continue. His Majesty the King opened the Games in a ceremony at Wembley Stadium. On the second day one of the highlights was the winning of the 10,000 metres by Emil Zatopek."

1min @wef clip - the 10 most expensive #Olympic Games in history

economic impact of london 2012 #olympics

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a 3.5% increase in the uk's overall economic output in 2012

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