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Film still showing a male athlete in mid air going over the pole jump

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Leeds Sport 1978

Leeds as a city of sport has a long history. Leeds United, Leeds Rhino's, test cricket at Headingley, cycling, athletics, the list goes on! Watch the film for archive footage of the Leeds bid to hold the 1978 Commonwealth games.

Note: this image is a film still and not suitable for printing

Image: © Yorkshire Film Archive