1954 Press Photo Russian Runner Nina Otkalenko

Soviet Champion Sets Up New World Half-Mile Record In Moscow. Competes Against Diane Leather At Berne.: Photo shows Nina Otkalenko the Soviet Champion girl runner - seen as she sets up a new record for the Half Mile in 2min. 8.4 secs. during the Soviet Athletic Meeting in Moscow. She is expected to run against Britain's Diane Leather and Hungarian athlete Aranka Kazi during the forthcoming European Games at Berne.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 7-23-1954.

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