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1936 Berlin Olympic Games: Award ceremony of the women's 100-meter dash and the winner of the men's 800 meter race
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1936 Berlin Olympic Games: Award ceremony of the women's 100-meter dash and the winner of the men's 800 meter race
1936 Berlin Olympic Games: Award ceremony of the women's 100-meter dash and the winner of the men's 800 meter race Germany Berlin, Olympiastadion. Date of Photograph:1936
Unidentified Author
FVQ-F-038491-0000
Media ID 33292306
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Athlete Contemporary History Subjects Germany History Of Contemporary Nations Naziism Populations Sport Sports Territories For Daytime Of A Group Track Events
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This print takes us back to the historic 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. The image captures the intense atmosphere of the award ceremony for two iconic track events: the women's 100-meter dash and the men's 800-meter race. In this snapshot, we witness a moment frozen in time at Germany's renowned Olympiastadion. The stadium is filled with anticipation as athletes, dignitaries, and spectators gather to celebrate sporting excellence on an international stage. The focus of attention is divided between two distinct scenes within the frame. On one side, a group of determined female sprinters stand together in their athletic attire, eagerly awaiting their well-deserved recognition. Their poised expressions reveal both excitement and nerves as they prepare to receive their medals. On the other side stands a lone male athlete who has triumphed in his grueling 800-meter race. His victorious stance exudes confidence and pride as he basks in his hard-earned achievement. Dressed in traditional sports attire from that era, he represents strength and determination amidst fierce competition. This photograph not only captures a significant moment in sports history but also provides glimpses into broader historical contexts. It offers insight into Germany during this period marked by Naziism and its contemporary history subjects such as populations, territories, and political ideologies. Through this powerful means of communication – photography – we are transported back to an era where athleticism transcended borders while reflecting societal norms through fashion choices on display. As an unidentified author captured these fleeting moments forever preserved on film by Alinari, we are reminded of how images can transcend time itself - allowing future generations to bear witness to our shared human experiences through artistry like this remarkable photograph from 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.
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