This is tape three of a four part series, with a run time of 70 minutes, and made possible by MPI Home Video. The United States boycotted the Moscow Summer Olympics of 1980, but the games went on nonetheless. These are the Soviet films about the famous games. Examined are the daily routines and achievements of gold medal winners, including a weight lifter, a high jumper, and sprinter Valarie Borzov. Borzov can be seen in the European Championships at 60 meters indoors as well as outside in Helsinki were he races in both the 100 and 200 meter events. Note: These films were produced by Soviet filmmakers under the control and supervision of the Soviet government. They are being made available on home video in the United States through an arrangement with The Society for Cultural Relations, U.S./U.S.S.R. - a non-profit group established by the Soviet and the American people after World War II. These films may be considered a work of Soviet Propaganda. Visit Amazon.com to try to order a used copy of this tape or check the various auction sites.
