Janusz Sidło

Sportivnyy prazdnik molodyozhi (Youth Sports Festival) (1951) is an East German sports documentary co-directed by Andrew Thorndike and Dmitri Vasilyev. The film documents the athletic competitions held during the 3rd World Festival of Youth and Students in Berlin, showcasing a variety of sports and the spirited participation of young athletes. Notable figures such as Emil Zátopek and Levan Sanadze make appearances. Released in both the Soviet Union and East Germany, the documentary celebrates youth sportsmanship and the spirit of international unity during the post-war era.

The year is 1956, Janusz Sidło is going to the Melbourne Games as an absolute favorite to win the gold medal. He is the world record holder and the European champion. During the final, he lends his javelin to his most dangerous rival, the Norwegian Egil Danielsen. The event that went down in sports history as one of the most beautiful examples of fair play will have unexpected consequences for both champions

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