Peter Snell at Queen Elizabeth II Park opening receiving a baton

25 November 1973

Peter Snell at Queen Elizabeth II Park opening receiving a baton

25 November 1973

Peter Snell receiving the baton from a relay runner at the opening of Queen Elizabeth II Park.

Contributor’s note: “Peter Snell (former world record-holder and triple Olympic gold medallist in middle-distance running) receives the baton from the final relay runner. The baton was carried from the Town Hall to the Park.”

Creator: Peter Basire

Area: East / New Brighton

Contributor: Barbara Newcombe

Source: Entry in the 2023 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

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