By wsim 
KNTV Channel 11 coverage of the 1968 Olympic track & field trials in Los Angeles and Echo Summit, California. Includes 220m and 400m, shotput, and interviews with Tommie Simpson, Lee Evans, and Ronald Freeman. Shots of members of the crowd reacting, one holding sign “Why Run in Mexico and Crawl at Home?” Smith discusses Olympic boycott during his interview. Head coach Payton Jordan is also interviewed, discussing prospects for the team.
Also includes brief interviews with swimmers Brian Job and Catie Ball (?) and their coach at international meet.
Part of the KNTV Channel 11 News Archive at History San Jose. Originally transferred to VHS from 16 mm film; this is a transfer from the VHS. The original film is held at History San Jose.
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