Athletics Collection (#2)

London Marathon 1982 Joyce Smith finishing the Marathon - The first woman home

Works send-off Ron Hill, Britaines marathon runner for the Olympic games, as he leaves courtauldes factory in Droylsden, for the last time before leaving for Tokyo

Wilma Rudolph (USA) in the 100m finals at the Olympic Games, Rome 1960 1st September 1960

British Athletes in action. Gordon Pirie, the Brilliant 5, 000 and 10, 000 metres runner, who recently beat emil zatopek, the triple olympic champion, in a 5, 000 metre event in prague

Athletics. Race. Early twentieth century. Engraving

Reggie Walker Athletics
Reginald (Reggie) Edgar Walker (16 March 1889 5 November 1951) was a South African athlete and the 1908 Olympic champion in the 100 metres. Date: 1909

Athlete, 20 years, jumping hurdles, Winterbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Caricature of Annette Kellerman - Swimmer and Actress
Annette Marie Sarah Kellerman (18861975) - Australian swimmer, film star, and writer. One of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume

Athletics event with hurdles
An athletics event with men taking part in a hurdles race. circa 1940s

Van Tromp, foaled 1844 (b / w photo)
7163617 Van Tromp, foaled 1844 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Van Tromp, foaled 1844)

Harold Maurice Abrahams, CBE, (15 December 1899 - 14 January 1978), British athlete of Jewish origin, educated at Repton and Caius College, Cambridge

Discus throwing in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)
3630036 Discus throwing in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discus throwing in Ancient Greece)

Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh: Athletics. Athletics. David Hemery with gold medal after winning 110 metres hurdles. July 1970 70-6885-012

Triumphant Athlete, 1813. Found in the Collection of Accademia di San Luca

Jesse Owens at the start of the 200 metres at the Berlin Olympic Games, 1936. Owens setting off on the way to one of his four gold medals at the 1936 games

Diane Leather winning the mile race
The worlds fastest woman miler: Diane Leather of Birchfield Harriers winning the womens mile in 4 minutes 45 seconds at an athletics meeting at the White City on 21st September 1955

Olympics / 1908 / Marathon
THE MARATHON Dorando Pietri passing through Wembley. He finished first but was disqualified because he was helped at the finish. He was awarded a special cup

Baseball Spring Training
St. Petersburg, Florida: c. 1964. The St. Louis Cardinals at spring training at Al Lang Field in St. Petersburg, Florida

V. O. Gyarmati, long jump, 1948 London Olympics
Hungarian athlete Gyarmati won the long jump event at the 1948 London Olympics. Date: 1948

Throwing the Hammer
Throwing the hammer

POLE VAULT, 1871
Athletics meeting at the Agricultural Hall, Islington - vaulting the pole

Athlete Steve Cram Steve Cram with wife Karen, daughter Josie and son Marcus 6 October 1992

Athlete Jonathan Edwards Alison Edwards playing with her sons, Sam and 12 week old Nathan, in the garden of their home in Heaton

Athlete Steve Cram Karen Cram takes part in Sport Aid Race Against Time at Gateshead Internation Stadium 11 September 1988

Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games Daley Thompson Decathlon Athlete wearing tshirt with the slogan " is the worlds 2nd greatest athlete gay

High jump JLP01_08_046949
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A man performing a high jump during a sports day at Laings Elstree Sports Club

Send off of Olympic Athletes, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Send off of Olympic Athletes, 1912. 5th Olympic Games, held in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1912.

Ralph Craig, (1912?). Creator: Bain News Service
Ralph Craig, (1912?). Shows Ralph Craig (1889-1972), a University of Michigan graduate who won two gold medals as a sprinter in the 1912 summer Olympics in Stockholm.

Loyce (?), between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Loyce (?), between c1910 and c1915.

Lewis Tewanima, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Lewis Tewanima, 1911. Shows Hopi American long distance runner and Olympic medal winner Louis Tewanima (1888-1969) after winning a marathon in New York City, May 6, 1911.

Tewanima (winner), Arquette (came in 5th), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Tewanima (winner), Arquette (came in 5th), 1911. Shows Hopi American long distance runner and Olympic medal winner Louis Tewanima (1888-1969) and Mitchell Arquette

Gillis, hammer, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Gillis, hammer, 1912. Shows Duncan Gillis (1883-1965), a Canadian athlete who competed in the Hammer throw in the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm Sweden.

J.J. Eller wins 120 yd. Hurdle 1911, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
J.J. Eller wins 120 yd. Hurdle 1911, 1911. Shows John Jacob ("Jack"or J.J.) Eller, Jr. (1883-1967), an American track and field athlete competing in the 120 yard hurdle race, held Sept

Elphinstone Winning Washington marathon, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Elphinstone Winning Washington marathon, 1911. Shows H.E. Elphinstone in marathon on Constitution Avenue, NE, Washington, D.C. Building on left is the Russell Senate Office Building.

J. Ira Courtney, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
J. Ira Courtney, between c1910 and c1915. Shows John Ira Courtney (1889-1968), a member of the American track and field team at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden.

Leland Scott, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Leland Scott, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Stanford University pole vaulter Leland Stanford Scott.

Tell S. Berna, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Tell S. Berna, between c1910 and c1915. Shows American athlete Tell Schirnding Berna (1891-1975) of Cornell University who competed in the 1912 Olympics.

C.C. Childs, Simon Gillis, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
C.C. Childs, Simon Gillis, between c1910 and c1915. Shows C.C. Childs (1884-1960), American athlete and bronze medal winner in hammer throw at the 1912 Olympics and Simon Peter Gillis (1880-1964)

Olympic athletes arrive. Thos. H. Lilley, Andrew Sockalexis, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Olympic athletes arrive. Thos. H. Lilley, Andrew Sockalexis, 1912. Shows Thomas H. Lilley (1887-1954) and Andrew Sockalexis (1891-1919)

Gaston Strobino, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Gaston Strobino, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Gaston M. Strobino (1891-1968), a Swiss-born American athlete who won the bronze medal in the marathon event at the 1912 Olympics.

Platt Adams, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Platt Adams, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Olympic track and field athlete Platt Adams participating in a javelin throw event.

Peter C. Gerhardt, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Peter C. Gerhardt, between c1910 and c1915. Shows track and field athlete Peter Clarence Gerhardt (b. 1877).

John L. Reynolds, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
John L. Reynolds, between c1910 and c1915.

110 metre race - Olympic Games - 1912, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
110 metre race - Olympic Games - 1912, 1912. Related to the 5th Olympic Games, held in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1912.

Kolehmainen, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Kolehmainen, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Finnish long-distance runner Juho Pietari "Hannes" Kolehmainen (1889-1966).

Public school athletic league - Central Park, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Public school athletic league - Central Park, between c1910 and c1915.

Public Schools Athletic League, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Public Schools Athletic League, between c1910 and c1915. Shows a crowd of girls waving handkerchiefs and smiling; possibly cheering.

Ralph Rose, Pat McDonald, Matt Grath, Jones, Kaviatt [i.e., Kiviat], 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Ralph Rose, Pat McDonald, Matt Grath, Jones, Kaviatt [i.e., Kiviat], 1912. Shows members of the American track and field team at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm including Ralph Waldo Rose

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"Unforgettable Moments in Athletics: A Journey Through History" The Olympic 400m Race Finish of 1924: Witness the exhilarating sprint to the finish line as athletes push their limits for glory. Eric Liddell's Triumph: From Edinburgh University to Olympic gold, join in celebrating Liddell's remarkable victory and unwavering faith. Roger Bannister Runs Mile: Step into history as Bannister defies all odds, breaking barriers with his iconic sub-4 minute mile at Iffley Road. Harold Abrahams' Lightning Speed: Relive the electrifying moment when Abrahams claimed victory in the 100m race at the 1924 Olympics. Jesse Owens Soars in Berlin: Marvel at Owens' extraordinary long jump performance during the Berlin Olympic Games, leaving an indelible mark on sporting history. Olympic Stadium Art - England's Masterpiece: Immerse yourself in a visual feast of artistic brilliance that adorns England's iconic Olympic Stadium. Breaking Boundaries - Female Pole Vaulter of 1927: Celebrate women's empowerment as we honor a trailblazing athlete who shattered stereotypes with her pole vaulting prowess. Eric Liddell's Joyous Celebration at Edinburgh University: Join in the jubilation and revelry as Liddell basks in his well-deserved triumph on home soil after winning gold at the Olympics. Discus Thrower Statue - A Testament to Strength and Skill: Pay homage to ancient traditions and marvel at this timeless sculpture capturing the essence of discus throwing mastery. Public Schools Championships at White City - Where Legends Are Born: Experience firsthand one of athletics' most prestigious events where future stars emerge amidst fierce competition and roaring crowds. Marathon Madness of 1927 - Endurance Beyond Measure: Embark on an epic journey through time as athletes push their limits in the grueling marathon, leaving spectators awe-inspired.