Daley Thompson taking his turn at Pole Vault during Commonwealth Games; 1986

GVs of Daley Thompson, Athlete for the England Team, taking part in the Pole Vault event, as part of the Decathlon at the Commonwealth Games. This is Thompson's second attempt. He is seen preparing before the run up, running up, and leaping over the bar, set at 5 metres 10 and landing on the crash mat. Includes views of the crowd of spectators watching on, slow motion replays from different angles, Daley Thompson looking happy with his achievement, and crowds cheering. The Commentator can be heard saying, "...he's centre stage, there's 20,000 people here, they're enjoying watching the King in action..." Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK; 1986 (BBC Sport - Commonwealth Games Edinburgh 1986 British Gold Medal Comp 10443004 - 10455603 - 28/07/1986 - AEXZ134L)