Over The Historic Epsom Downs (1933)

Full title reads: "Over The Historic Epsom Downs. A Penny wins Surrey Senior 7-mile Cross Country Championship in 40 mins. 54. secs."



Epsom Downs, Surrey.



Large field of 119 runners start off on the Cross Country race. Various shots of the race - it appears that part of the course follows the Epsom horse race course.



Athletes sprint up to the finishing tape.



MS of winner A Perry - he is out of breath.
FILM ID:695.02

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