The 1974 Commonwealth Games in Christchurch was covered extensively by colour television. On the opening day Dick Tayler won the 10,000 metres and his victory became a famous television moment which helped to engender considerable national interest in the games. This clip shows the final 300 metres of the race and Tayler's ecstatic expressions of triumph.
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