“The Poly Marathon“ (1931)

Full title reads: “Windsor to Stamford Bridge. ’The Poly Marathon’. Sam Ferris (.) - against World’s best long distance runners - wins famous race for the 6th time, in 2 hrs, 35 mins, 31 4/5 secs. - best time ever recorded.“ London. BV of group of athletes running, possibly near Windsor Castle. Sam Ferris (RAF - Royal Air Force) runs into the Stamford Bridge stadium and makes his way around the running track. He is out on his own and the crowd give him applause. He sprints for the winning tape and lots of photographers are there to take pictures as he wins. A jacket is put round him and the runner up shakes his hand. MS of Ferris as he is presented with the trophy. 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 British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which in