The 1961st Soviet Track and Field Championships and Gymnastics Championships are scheduled for the Tokyo Olympics.

Promising gymnastics athletes who had rivalry with track and field athletes, including world-leading Soviet-Soviet gold medalists, have come to Japan in preparation for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, the first in Asia. The Japan-Soviet match was held. In the high jump, the latest technology from the time, Berry Roll, was shown at the National Stadium. Japanese athletes have witnessed the high level of skill, including hammer throwing and hurdles. In addition, female and male gymnastics athletes also performed at Komazawa Gymnasium. Ono, who was called the demon and the iron bar, and Ono’s iron bar, is also vivid. If you would like to consider using our archive footage for broadcasts, commercials, VPs, movies, etc., please feel free to contact us by email. Email: info@sankei-eiga.co.jp