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Athletics Collection (#6)

"Unforgettable Moments in Athletics: A Journey Through History" The Olympic 400m Race Finish of 1924

Background imageAthletics Collection: Brendan Foster with his 'Athlete Of The Year'trophy

Brendan Foster with his "Athlete Of The Year"trophy
Brendan Foster with his " Athlete Of The Year" trophy, presented to him by the British Athletics Association at a special dinner held at Quaglinos restaurant in London 14/10/76

Background imageAthletics Collection: Brendan Foster with his baby daughter Catherine in March 1979 27 / 03 / 79

Brendan Foster with his baby daughter Catherine in March 1979 27 / 03 / 79
Brendan Foster with his baby daughter Catherine in March 1979 27/03/79

Background imageAthletics Collection: Commonwealth Games - Scottish athletes Dress uniform June 1970 Edinburgh

Commonwealth Games - Scottish athletes Dress uniform June 1970 Edinburgh

Background imageAthletics Collection: Roger Black of Great Britain celebrates with his teammates Mark Richardson

Roger Black of Great Britain celebrates with his teammates Mark Richardson, Iwan Thomas and James Baulch after they won a silver medal in the Mens 4 x 400 final at the Centennial Olympic August 3 in

Background imageAthletics Collection: Boys and girls tied together as they take part in the Three Legged race at their school

Boys and girls tied together as they take part in the Three Legged race at their school sports day. 20th June 1979

Background imageAthletics Collection: The Great North Run, 18 June, 1989 - First disabled woman home Karen Davidson

The Great North Run, 18 June, 1989 - First disabled woman home Karen Davidson. 18/06/89

Background imageAthletics Collection: Sidney Wooderson leaving for work from Beckenham, Kent. 27th August 1946

Sidney Wooderson leaving for work from Beckenham, Kent. 27th August 1946

Background imageAthletics Collection: British athlete Alan Wells and wife Margret following a race in preparation for

British athlete Alan Wells and wife Margret following a race in preparation for the upcoming Olympic Games in Los Angeles July 1984

Background imageAthletics Collection: Olympic Games 1976 The start of the Marathon at the Montreal Games July 1976

Olympic Games 1976 The start of the Marathon at the Montreal Games July 1976 76 4463c 9c

Background imageAthletics Collection: Olympic Games 1976. A general view of the Olympic Stadium in Montreal. July 1976

Olympic Games 1976. A general view of the Olympic Stadium in Montreal. July 1976. 76 4344F 11A

Background imageAthletics Collection: Greek Athlete Throwing the Discus, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Greek Athlete Throwing the Discus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Greek Athlete Throwing the Discus, 1890. The Discus was one of the events of the ancient Greek pentathlon, dating back to at least 708 BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Background imageAthletics Collection: Canadian sprinter Percy Williams, 1928. Creator: Unknown

Canadian sprinter Percy Williams, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Canadian sprinter Percy Williams, 1928. Williams (1908-1982) won gold medal in the mens 100m and 200m races at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

Background imageAthletics Collection: American athlete Betty Robinson, winner of the womens 100m, 1928. Creator: Unknown

American athlete Betty Robinson, winner of the womens 100m, 1928. Creator: Unknown
American athlete Betty Robinson, winner of the womens 100m, 1928. Betty Robinson (1911-1999) was the winner of the first Olympic 100m for women

Background imageAthletics Collection: German runner Lina Radke, 1928. Creator: Unknown

German runner Lina Radke, 1928. Creator: Unknown
German runner Lina Radke, 1928. Radke (1903-1983) was the first Olympic champion in the womens 800 metres, winning a gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

Background imageAthletics Collection: Finnish runners Ville Ritola and Paavo Nurmi, 1928. Creator: Unknown

Finnish runners Ville Ritola and Paavo Nurmi, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Finnish runners Ville Ritola and Paavo Nurmi, 1928. Ritola (1896-1982) won five Olympic gold medals and three Olympic silver medals

Background imageAthletics Collection: Regimental Sports - 27th Inniskillings, Tianjin, China

Regimental Sports - 27th Inniskillings, Tianjin, China
Regimental Sports - 27th Inniskillings, Tianjin, Northern China - 13th May 1911. Western nations were permitted to garrison the area to ensure open access to Beijing

Background imageAthletics Collection: Wrestlers. Artist: Falguiere, Alexandre (1831-1900)

Wrestlers. Artist: Falguiere, Alexandre (1831-1900)
Wrestlers. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageAthletics Collection: VII Federal Gymnastics Competition, 1907. Artist: Carpanetto, Giovanni Battista (1863-1928)

VII Federal Gymnastics Competition, 1907. Artist: Carpanetto, Giovanni Battista (1863-1928)
VII Federal Gymnastics Competition, 1907. From a private collection

Background imageAthletics Collection: Hans Heinrich Sievert, German athlete, 1936

Hans Heinrich Sievert, German athlete, 1936. Sievert compteted in the shot put, discus and decathlon at the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles

Background imageAthletics Collection: Jesse Owens at the end of the 100m at the Berlin Olympic Games, 1936

Jesse Owens at the end of the 100m at the Berlin Olympic Games, 1936. Owens after winning one of his four gold medals at the games

Background imageAthletics Collection: Battersea Park EAW505117

Battersea Park EAW505117
The Athletic Ground and Battersea Power Station, Battersea Park, Greater London, 1986

Background imageAthletics Collection: The Runner PLA01_04_032

The Runner PLA01_04_032
The Runner, Sportcity, Bradford, Manchester. The Runner sculpture by Colin Spofforth outside the Manchester Regional Arena in Sportcity, Manchester

Background imageAthletics Collection: Indoor athletics JLP01_10_52722

Indoor athletics JLP01_10_52722
NATIONAL INDOOR ARENA, KING EDWARDS ROAD, BIRMINGHAM. An interior view of the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham showing it in use with the track down

Background imageAthletics Collection: Nearing completion JLP01_10_50148

Nearing completion JLP01_10_50148
NATIONAL INDOOR ARENA, KING EDWARDS ROAD, BIRMINGHAM. An interior view of the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham close to its completion, with the track down in the event space

Background imageAthletics Collection: Shot putting JLP01_08_071227

Shot putting JLP01_08_071227
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A man putting a shot during a shot put competition at the annual Laing sports day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree

Background imageAthletics Collection: Long jump JLP01_08_021732

Long jump JLP01_08_021732
Carlisle, Cumbria. A crowd watching a competitor perform a long jump during a sports day at Laings Carlisle Sports Club. On 19th June 1954 an annual sports day was held at the Sports Club in

Background imageAthletics Collection: Linford Christie Athlete who is pictured here in the semi final of the 100 metres in

Linford Christie Athlete who is pictured here in the semi final of the 100 metres in the Atlanta Olympic Games 1996 100 Metres

Background imageAthletics Collection: High Jump, Athletics, Victorian period

High Jump, Athletics, Victorian period

Background imageAthletics Collection: Tug of War

Tug of War Date: 19th century

Background imageAthletics Collection: Hurdling

Hurdling Date: 19th century

Background imageAthletics Collection: Cricket at the Imperial Tobacco Company's Athletics Ground

Cricket at the Imperial Tobacco Company's Athletics Ground, Knowle, Bristol Date: 20th century

Background imageAthletics Collection: Tenterden Hall

Tenterden Hall
A photograph of Tenterden Hall, a school establishment in Hendon, Middlesex, aimed at preparing boys between the age of 7 and 14 for public schooling and the Royal Navy

Background imageAthletics Collection: Berlin Olympic Stadium Model

Berlin Olympic Stadium Model
A model of the planned stadium for the Berlin Olympics in 1936, including the swimming pool at the far end. Date: 1933

Background imageAthletics Collection: Stock Exchange Walk, Brighton

Stock Exchange Walk, Brighton
Winner L. J. Hollyer at the conclusion of the Stock Exchange Brighton Walk. Founded by a member of the London Stock Exchange

Background imageAthletics Collection: Innovative Starting Gate

Innovative Starting Gate
An innovative starting gate, designed by Professor H. Rottenburg, being tested at a public schools athetics meeting. Date: 1932

Background imageAthletics Collection: Helen Filkey, Athlete

Helen Filkey, Athlete
Helen Filkey (1908-2000) was an American track and field champion, who set national and world athletic records until her retirement in 1931. Date: circa 1925

Background imageAthletics Collection: John Rinkel wins the 100-yards in even time (10sec) at the 1927 Varsity (Inter-University)

John Rinkel wins the 100-yards in even time (10sec) at the 1927 Varsity (Inter-University) Sports - a triumphant meeting for the Cambridge team. Date: 1927

Background imageAthletics Collection: SPANISH JAVELIN POSTER

SPANISH JAVELIN POSTER
A powerfully built woman launches a javelin, on a poster designed to encourage health and fitness during the Spanish Civil War. Date: 1936-9

Background imageAthletics Collection: Discus throwing, discus throwing with a throwing disc made of stone

Discus throwing, discus throwing with a throwing disc made of stone, street life in a small town in the area of Rome
1900s, 19th-century, achievements, action, actions, active, adults, area, areas, athletes, athletics, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, central italy, cities

Background imageAthletics Collection: Statue of a discus thrower, from the Clementino Museum, historical Rome, Italy

Statue of a discus thrower, from the Clementino Museum, historical Rome, Italy
activities, activity, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, athletes, athletic, athletics, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, central italy, character, contemporary, culture

Background imageAthletics Collection: Two athletes, 17th century (drawing)

Two athletes, 17th century (drawing)
JLJ4646193 Two athletes, 17th century (drawing) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); Musee Conde, Chantilly, France; (add.info.: Two athletes. Drawing by Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665) 17th century

Background imageAthletics Collection: Suzanne Lenglen, French Tennis Player, Portrait, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo)

Suzanne Lenglen, French Tennis Player, Portrait, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo)
5858544 Suzanne Lenglen, French Tennis Player, Portrait, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection

Background imageAthletics Collection: Florence Sutton, American Tennis Player, USA, Bain News Service, 1910's (b/w photo)

Florence Sutton, American Tennis Player, USA, Bain News Service, 1910's (b/w photo)
5863173 Florence Sutton, American Tennis Player, USA, Bain News Service, 1910's (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Background imageAthletics Collection: Josephine Bartlett Diving into Water during Swimming Contest, Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York

Josephine Bartlett Diving into Water during Swimming Contest, Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York, USA
5858528 Josephine Bartlett Diving into Water during Swimming Contest, Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York, USA, Bain News Service, July 1914 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Background imageAthletics Collection: Discobolus Lancellotti, 2nd century (sculpture)

Discobolus Lancellotti, 2nd century (sculpture)
7129818 Discobolus Lancellotti, 2nd century (sculpture) by Myron, (fl.c.450 BC) (after); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Discobolus Lancellotti)

Background imageAthletics Collection: Suzanne Lenglen, French Tennis Player, Portrait Seated, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo)

Suzanne Lenglen, French Tennis Player, Portrait Seated, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo)
5858545 Suzanne Lenglen, French Tennis Player, Portrait Seated, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection

Background imageAthletics Collection: Discobolus Lancellotti (marble)

Discobolus Lancellotti (marble)
7129816 Discobolus Lancellotti (marble) by Myron, (fl.c.450 BC) (after); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Discobolus Lancellotti)

Background imageAthletics Collection: The Marathon: Race in Memory of a Great Greek Victory, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of

The Marathon: Race in Memory of a Great Greek Victory, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge
IL281073 The Marathon: Race in Memory of a Great Greek Victory, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge (colour litho) by Tennant, C




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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.