Radio commentary of gold medal runs by Peter Snell (800 m) and Murrary Halberg (5000 m) in the 1960 Rome Olympics.
Murray Halberg
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Sport, 1940-1960
The mid-century decades brought more mass participation in sport, the consolidation of many national competitions, and greater achievement at international level. Read the full article
Page 2 - Lydiard's legacy
The cult of masculinity had one positive spin-off: Arthur Lydiard. A runner of iron will but limited natural ability, he discovered that as he ran further he got fitter.
