Mamo of Colby

0993.0002
Waterville, Maine
Colby College
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'Mamo of Colby' (15 min.). 'A Metrotone Film.' 'A Production of Motion Picture and Television Service of the United States.' Original footage is 600 ft. of 16 mm. film. Features student track star, 'Subs' Mamo, from Ethiopia. NHF cataloguer's notes: Bowdoin, Bates, University of Maine compete with Colby, Mamo wins the mile race in 4:19 min, a new state record. Mamo discusses his studies. He is also member of Colby Jazz Ensemble. Shots of Mamo running through wooded area, winning another race, 880 yard run in 1:54.5 min. Two mile race, slow motion shots, crowd, coaches and officials, mamo wins.

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