27K views · 170 reactions | The flame dwindles and the flag is lowered at the closing ceremony of the 1948 Olympic games in London. "The spirit of the Olympic games sets forth once more. May it prosper throughout the world." #OlympicsOnFilm | BFI | Facebook

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123K views · 615 reactions | ‍♂️ At the 1948 Olympics in London, the men’s 200m #breaststroke marked a turning point in swimming techniques. Athletes started using 曆butterfly-style arm motions alongside the standard breaststroke kick, giving them a distinct advantage. This innovation laid the foundation for the modern butterfly stroke, which FINA officially recognized as a separate discipline in 1952. #swimming | Retro Swimming | Facebook

653K views · 2.9K reactions | Through the years! From London 1948 to Rio 2016, take a look at the evolution of the Women's Long Jump!  Read all about the history of the long jump here: https://oly.ch/3hs7xGQ | Olympics | Facebook