Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA, USA, July 31, 1932
Mildred "Babe" Didrikson secures the first-ever Olympic gold in history of women's javeli nthrow. However, this wasn't enough for the multi-sport athlete, as she also clinched the top medal in the related discipline of 80 metres hurdles. Furthermore, she received a silver medal in the high jump.
Film (IOC)
Kusociński leads. Lindgren (382) of Sweden is second; John W. Savidan of New Zealand (354) is third; Fernando Chacerelli of Argentina (3) fourth; Lauri Virtanen of Finland (139) fifth; Gino Pentti of U.S. (450) sixth; and Thomas Ottey of U.S. (449) seventh.
Poland's Janusz Kusociński looks over his shoulder as he leaves Finland's Volmari Iso-Hollo and Lasse Virtanen behind, whose final sprint fails to bite on the last lap at LosAngeles 1932. For the first time, the Finns are beaten in the Olympic 10,000. “I completely understand the feelings back home. We are quiet here, too,” commented Finnish journalist Martti Jukola, reporting the atmosphere from the Olympic city for Finnish journals.
Film (IOC/Polish TV)
Helsingin Sanomat, August 1, 1932 (in Finnish)
Uusi Suomi, August 1, 1932 (in Finnish)
Helsingin Sanomat, August 2, 1932 (in Finnish)
Uusi Suomi, August 2, 1932 (in Finnish)
Uusi Suomi, August 14, 1932 (in Finnish)