Athletics Collection (#3)

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

Harry Smith, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Harry Smith, between c1910 and c1915.

The National Rifle Association prize meeting at Wimbledon:...the Highland Games, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The National Rifle Association prize meeting at Wimbledon: diversions of the camp - the Highland Games, 1865. View of '...the Highland games of the London Scottish corps...which afforded so much

Statue of a discus thrower, from the Clementino Museum, historical Rome, Italy
7278266 Statue of a discus thrower, from the Clementino Museum, historical Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of a discus thrower, from the Clementino Museum, historical Rome, Italy)

The Olympiads in Athens: the race of the chariots, the throwing of disc and the boxing, 1819 (engraving)
FGL5461705 The Olympiads in Athens: the race of the chariots, the throwing of disc and the boxing, 1819 (engraving); (add.info.: Olympic Games)

Ancient Greek sports (engraving)
8635021 Ancient Greek sports (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek sports. Illustration from Hellas)

Championship in Athletics (b/w photo)
8658134 Championship in Athletics (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Championship in Athletics)

Woman athlete throwing the javelin, 1912 (b/w photo)
8626517 Woman athlete throwing the javelin, 1912 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman athlete throwing the javelin, 1912)

American football match, between the university teams of Princeton and Yale, 1889. Illustration 19th century
NWI4961963 American football match, between the university teams of Princeton and Yale, 1889. Illustration 19th century. Engraving on wood colour.; (add.info.: American football match)

Women's lawn tennis tournament at Staten Island Cricket Club, New York (USA), circa 1870
NWI4961675 Women's lawn tennis tournament at Staten Island Cricket Club, New York (USA), circa 1870. Lithography and illustration 19th century.; (add.info)

Portrait of a group
3561283 Portrait of a group by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: France 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of a man who trains in the pole vaulting in front of some spectators
3561281 Portrait of a man who trains in the pole vaulting in front of some spectators by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: France 1900 ca)

France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Le Mans: During the week of Le Mans in June 1906, sports club
LUX4758925 France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Le Mans: During the week of Le Mans in June 1906, sports club, start of the running, 1906; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72)

Ancient Olympic Games held in the honour of Zeus. Runners competing in a foot race. Early 20th century illustration
537614 Ancient Olympic Games held in the honour of Zeus. Runners competing in a foot race. Early 20th century illustration.; Universal History Archive/UIG

France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Le Mans: Running in the streets of Le Mans, lively view with spectators
LUX4766878 France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Le Mans: Running in the streets of Le Mans, lively view with spectators

Disc launcher athlete at the Olympic Games in Athenes (Greece) in 1896. Lithograph from 19th century illustration
NWI4961664 Disc launcher athlete at the Olympic Games in Athenes (Greece) in 1896. Lithograph from 19th century illustration.; (add.info)

Training of American football players from Yale University, circa 1880. Low Tackle gesture. Illustration 19th century
NWI4961954 Training of American football players from Yale University, circa 1880. Low Tackle gesture. Illustration 19th century

American football match between students from Yale and Princeton Universities on Thanksgiving Day in 1879
NWI4961934 American football match between students from Yale and Princeton Universities on Thanksgiving Day in 1879. Illustration 19th century

Boston professional baseball team in 1874, Red Stocking Baseball Club. Illustration 19th century
NWI4961732 Boston professional baseball team in 1874, Red Stocking Baseball Club. Illustration 19th century. Engraving on wood colour.; (add.info.: Boston professional baseball team in 1874)

Running in Ancient Greece, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4860696 Running in Ancient Greece, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Athletics in antiquitis. Running in Ancient Greece)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): 14 July 1900, racing club of Paris, hurdles race, world championship
LUX4784662 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): 14 July 1900, racing club of Paris, hurdles race, world championship, animated view with spectators and controllers, 1900 - bib number 2

Portrait of a man who trains in the pole vaulting in front of some spectators
3561280 Portrait of a man who trains in the pole vaulting in front of some spectators by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: France 1900 ca)

Athlete of the Royal Air Force Academy, during a gymnastic excercise
3568722 Athlete of the Royal Air Force Academy, during a gymnastic excercise by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1940 - 1950 Photographer)

Portrait of the three years old Magda Mazzoni, participating in the athletic competition held in Parma in 1940
3569347 Portrait of the three years old Magda Mazzoni, participating in the athletic competition held in Parma in 1940 by Unknown photographer

American Athletes at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo)
7078894 American Athletes at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert Clinton Tyler (1872 - 1945)

France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Le Mans: Running in the streets of Le Mans, Le Mans Week, 1906
LUX4766884 France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Le Mans: Running in the streets of Le Mans, Le Mans Week, 1906; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72)

Panatenaic amphora, 400 bc (pottery)
UIG5415979 Panatenaic amphora, 400 bc (pottery); (add.info.: Black-figure decoration, depicting three athletes running in sport competition. Dated aorund 400 BC)

Training of American football players from Yale University, circa 1880. Bushing off gesture. Illustration 19th century
NWI4961946 Training of American football players from Yale University, circa 1880. Bushing off gesture. Illustration 19th century

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): 14 July 1900, racing club of Paris, running, world championship
LUX4784660 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): 14 July 1900, racing club of Paris, running, world championship, animated view with spectators and controllers, 1900 - bib G, bib L; (add.info.: France)

France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Le Mans: sports club, start of a running race, 1900
LUX4758902 France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Le Mans: sports club, start of a running race, 1900; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Le Mans: sports club

France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Le Mans: During the week of Le Mans in June 1906, sports club
LUX4758687 France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Le Mans: During the week of Le Mans in June 1906, sports club, start of the running, 1906; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72)

Paul Masson French cyclist, being congratulated by a compatriot on winning a cycle race at the first modern Olympiad
541536 Paul Masson French cyclist, being congratulated by a compatriot on winning a cycle race at the first modern Olympiad, Athens 1896 (print); (add.info.: Paul Masson (1874-1945) French cyclist

Ancient Greek discus thrower (engraving)
8635063 Ancient Greek discus thrower (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek discus thrower. Illustration from Hellas)

Alfred Lyttelton, English politician and sportsman (colour litho)
8664058 Alfred Lyttelton, English politician and sportsman (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Lyttelton (1857-1913), English politician and sportsman

The athlete Gina Spaggiari portrayed during the high jump competition held in Parma in 1940
3569344 The athlete Gina Spaggiari portrayed during the high jump competition held in Parma in 1940 by Unknown photographer

Some athletes while performing a choreography during outdoor training
3569343 Some athletes while performing a choreography during outdoor training by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Europe 1940 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

Some athletes portrayed while they are training in race outdoors
3569342 Some athletes portrayed while they are training in race outdoors by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Europe 1940 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

Portrait of a group of italian athletes participating in sports competition held in Parma in 1940
3569341 Portrait of a group of italian athletes participating in sports competition held in Parma in 1940 by Unknown photographer

Gisela Mauermayer and Ondina Valla portrayed during the awards ceremony of the athletics competition held in Parma in
3569345 Gisela Mauermayer and Ondina Valla portrayed during the awards ceremony of the athletics competition held in Parma in 1940 by Unknown photographer

Duke Kahanamoku, Amelia Earhart, Paavo Nurmi, Douglas Fairbanks and Arthur Jonath at the Olympic Games, LA
3739646 Duke Kahanamoku, Amelia Earhart, Paavo Nurmi, Douglas Fairbanks and Arthur Jonath at the Olympic Games, LA, 1932 (photo); (add.info.: Left to right Duke Kahanamoku, Amelia Earhart)

Match inter lycee, circa 1900. Point by Touchdown (landing)
NWI4961981 Match inter lycee, circa 1900. Point by Touchdown (landing).; (add.info.: Match inter lycee, circa 1900. Point by Touchdown (landing).); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Young woman playing tennis. Illustration for the cover of St Nicholas magazine, June 1916. Lithograph 20th century
NWI4961924 Young woman playing tennis. Illustration for the cover of St Nicholas magazine, June 1916. Lithograph 20th century.; (add.info.: Young woman playing tennis)

Athletes from Ancient Greece: Young men practicing in the dromos of ancient Sparta
NWI4858180 Athletes from Ancient Greece: Young men practicing in the dromos of ancient Sparta. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Athletes from Ancient Greece)

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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.