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Tokyo 1964: the Games that changed Japan

Former Olympians Billy Mills and Ann Packer discuss competing at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

Mariko Oi presents a 大象传媒 Sportsworld special documentary about the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. The games catapulted Japan into the 20th century, introducing new infrastructure that is still being used to this day like the bullet train. We'll hear from residents about what the experience was like hosting the games and we'll also hear from Olympic champions Billy Mills and Ann Packer as well as cyclist Victor Vincente of America about their experiences of competing in Japan.

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