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Thomson Sets Olympic 110 Meter Hurdles Record for Canada
The fourth day of the Antwerp Olympics features Burt Thomson of Canada breaking the Olympic and world record in the 110 meter hurdles with 14.5 seconds. Barron of Meadowbrook and Fred Murray of New York A C placed closely as American athletes earned several seconds and thirds while Canada, Finland, Sweden and Italy claimed top finishes. The United States trails in points as Sweden and Finland rise, with Belgium spectators largely Anglo-Saxon in attendance.
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