Arthur Lydiard In Gisborne

The top-line New Zealand athletics coach Arthur Lydiard, along with the Empire Games hurdling medallist Avis McIntosh and N.Z. cricketer Peter McGregor, paid Gisborne a brief visit recently.

During their stay, Mr Lydiard lectured at a public meeting, and the trio gave an exhibition to pupils of the Gisborne Boys' High School.

During the exhibition, Mr Lydiard gave a short address on coaching techniques, and challenged the school's top sprinters to a race with Mrs McIntosh to demonstrate the necessity of a fast start.

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Sprinters Dennis Hill, Phillip Waihi, and Peter Sinclair are instructed on the correct starting position by Mr Lydiard and Mrs McIntosh.

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Lydiard lecturing

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Off to a flying start in the race, won narrowly by Mrs McIntosh