The Olympic Champ

The Olympic Champ

9/10/1942 0h 7m 6.7/10

Overview

A narrator explains the history of the Olympic Games while Goofy demonstrates events.

Director

Jack Kinney

Top Billed Cast

John McLeish

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

George Johnson

Goofy (voice) (uncredited)

Reviews

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

2/9/2024

6/10

"2716 years ago, was born an institution known as the Olympic Games". That's where we begin with a narration that illustrates the evolution of successive Olympiads - all helped along by "Goofy" who is clearly having difficulty keeping the flame burning. We start with running - sprinting to marathon running then the rather curious sport that is the "walk" - more of a dance; hurdling (or tripping over them); pole vaulting explains the principles of apexes of vertical lifts and arcs whilst inspiring some Tennyson from John McLeish. High jump; dizzying hammer throwing - don't forget to let go; then finally the decathlon - who'd give "Goofy" a javelin or a discus and not expect chaos? Trophies not medals are awarded here in this quickly paced and quite entertaining look at the stadium events that make up a Olympics. Fortunately, he stays well clear of the pool!

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