Isometrics - which means using one muscle against another - each exercise exerting tension on motionless muscles is a proven success in America and it's just been introduced to sportsmen in Australia. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...

Sun Valley, Idaho, the ideal hunting ground for bachelors below zero. Its the perfect place to concentrate on Winter sports. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...

In Minneapolis the Aqua Follies are an attraction. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do...

Invention number one is a new kind of sailing boat, designed and built by Brian Jones of Bognor. It's more or less a surf-board, with a hull only about a foot deep. It has twin masts and sails and is, in fact, designed for racing...

Florence Chadwick of America has set a new Woman's Record for swimming the Channel, but her compatriot, Shirley May France, failed in her attempt. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...

On Ullswater, Westmorland, Donald Campbell became the fastest man on water when he averaged 202.3 miles an hour in ""Bluebird"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...

Princess Anne visits the Niddrie Adventure Playground, Edinburgh, and opens the new Bishop Briggs Sports Centre. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...

Tourists' coins in Roman fountains belong to everyone - according to a new Roman by-law. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...

Sailing and engined powered boats taking part in the Daily Mirror Rally. The overall winner was 67 year old Mr Claye who received the trophies from Lady Trehane. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...

Highlights from some of the Sporting Events which Movietone have covered during 1977. ® The skill and experience of Austrian Franz Klammer in a World Cup Ski Event at Garmisch. ® Oxford win the University Boat Race by seven lengths...

... and in Hollywood bathing suits on display. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not...

As the temperature rose in London people took to the water and ice creams were in great demand. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...

The Welsh Amateur Swimming Championships were held at a Holiday Camp in Pwllheli. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...

At the Odeon, Leicester Square, the Royal Film Performance of ""Born Free"". Accompanying Her Majesty the Queen was the Duke and Duchess of Kent. Pictures also show various personalities arriving and the presentations. Disclaimer:...

No place for tender feet at the Australian Barefoot Water Ski Championships in Sydney! We joined Geoff Nicholls, a recognised expert. And something never attempted before, a barefoot ski jump. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...

Cyprus could be developed into a first-class holiday resort. All the joys of the seaside are readily available, and, with the exception of about 3 Winter months, wonderful Summer weather. It may not, perhaps, be widely known that you...

In Florida, World Water-Ski Champion, Alfredo Mendoz has been teaching Lee Anne Meriwether (Miss America) the art of water skiing. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...

The five mile International Down River race, organised by the French Kayak Club. Soviet sporting stars of the future start young, at a training camp near Moscow. Dancers at the Festival in Pamplona. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...

A competition involving even more risk to life and limb was the International Wild Water Week on the Salzach River. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...

Making an attempt on his own water speed record of 76 miles an hour, Christoph von Mayenburg, set up a new world record of 82 miles an hour. The boat which he built himself, is fitted with a Jaguar engine. Disclaimer: British Movietone...

Royal Maundy - Crowds leave for the coast - Blackpool & Hastings - Eskimos attend church - Kempton Park Racing - Goodwood Motor Racing - Group Captain Townsend wins horse race in Belgium - Dinghy racing at Teddington - Kew Gardens park...

The Royal Navy Fishery Protection Squadron, in London, for a six day visit. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...

The Nottingham International Regatta at the New Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont, near Nottingham. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...

40 knots and more can be obtained from the ""Flying Proa"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...