- King George VI: I proclaim open the Olympic Games of London, celebrating the XIVth Olympiad of the modern era.
- Narrator: V for Victory. Victory not in war, not in wealth, not in tyranny; but, in sportsmanship and in peace.
- Narrator: Its a fight right to the end; but, once more, Blankers-Koen comes through in sensational style to win her fourth Olympic title. The first woman to do so in the history of the game. Well done, Fanny Blankers-Koen!
- Narrator: Holland had won her first Olympic victory; but, the name of Fanny Blankers-Koen was to become greater yet as the games continue.
- Narrator: Heavy rain made a dismal setting for the next sprint event, the women's 200 meter final. On the inside, Blankers-Koen of Holland and Strickland of Australia. And, away they go! Right from the start the American and the Australian girls made a great effort, but, there was no stopping Fanny Blankers-Koen coming up on the inside. The Dutch champion streaks her way up the home stretch to win her third Olympic title in the excellent time of 24.4 seconds, seven yards ahead of fast finishing Audrey Williamson. And what better place to finish than in the arms of her husband, coach, and advisor.
- Narrator: Hot on his heels come Jack Archer of Great Britain, putting on a final spirt. But, nothing can catch Patton now.
- Narrator: The 1948 champion looks with satisfaction at the scores. United States is first, second, and third - each having broken the Olympic record.
- Narrator: Casualties come thick and fast. All working furiously to get back into the race. One by one, they're feeling the pace. But, they all battle on, gamely, determined to finish the course.
- Narrator: Windsor and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh arrives to greet the competitors at the start of the cycle road race of 120 miles. Ninety-six riders from twenty-nine countries and they're all set as the Duke prepares to fire the starting pistol.
- Narrator: The leg of the 2000 meters tandem final, Great Britain versus Italy, and the British pair, Reg Harris and Alan Bannister, are well in the lead as they reach the peak of the race. But, now the Italians are dangerously close.
- Narrator: In the early stages, turns are something of a nightmare. One fall and a field of this size is generally followed by others.
- Narrator: A sport whose elements of comradeship, danger, and achievement make it a very notable part of any Olympiad.
- Narrator: Once again, the well drilled Americans are in the lead. Close behind, the pursuing Swiss are cramming on the pace. So are the Danes! But, it's the Americans race from now on and there they go, a victorious crew in deed.
- Narrator: The Italians, whose speed and skill is well matched by the Dutch team, gradually gain the upper hand after some exciting rough and rugged play.
- Narrator: Bad news for Britain, as Jack Holden, after struggling on for miles with badly blistered feet, is forced to retire.
- Narrator: Out on the Olympic Way, Choi of Korea leads. Heino, the great Finn, with Sao, another Korean.
- Narrator: Étienne Gailly of Belgium is first into the arena. A figure heroic and tragic. Staggering onwards like a man in a dream.