Compete Collection (#9)

Electricity V Steam
In the early years of the 20th century electricity began to compete with steam, but proved to be practicable mainly on shorter runs

THE AMERICA BOOMING
The America booming out : her victory at Cowes for the Club Cup leads to a series of spectacular events as the worlds finest yachts compete for the Americas Cup

Showgirls / Rich Patron
Backstage, showgirls compete for the favours of an rich old patron, who has jewels to give to his favourites

Monster Organ 1846
Barefoot street children and a girl with her hoop admire the Monster Organ paraded in the streets of London by Lodovico di Modena (Italy), while other buskers can t compete

Rainhill Loco Trial
THE RAINHILL COMPETITION The Rocket, the Novelty and the Sans-Pareil compete in a performance trial at Rainhill, near Liverpool

Polo in Persia 1480
The ruler watches as polo players compete

Competing for Pig
Country bumpkins compete for a sucking pig fixed to the top of a greasy pole

Racing at Brooklands
Two racing cars compete on the new circuit at Brooklands, near Weybridge, Surrey, designed for the testing of vehicles but used most famously as a race track

Running at Woolwich
Men from the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich, Kent, compete in a running race which takes them over obstacles such as this pool into which some are diving

Tug of War Hong Kong
Stationed in Hong Kong, British soldiers and sailors compete in a tug of war

College De France Fd
Francois founds the College de France, an institution of higher learning and research designed to complement (and compete with) the Sorbonne

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From the serene Village green cricket in Tilford, Surrey, England, UK to the intense Beach volleyball game on a sunny day; from the graceful synchronized swimming practice at Morecambe Lido to the adrenaline-pumping T. T. Races in Isle Of Man - British Isles - J Guthrie on Norton TopFoto; competition knows no boundaries. Witness the spirited runners of Olney Pancake Race and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Southwark Fair / Hogarth. Feel your heart race as you watch Chuck Wagon Race at Calgary Stampede, Alberta, Canada and be captivated by Pradal Serey Cambodian Kickboxing at CTN Studio, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Travel back in time with us to witness historic moments like never before: experience the thrill of Pancake Race / Olney and marvel at golfers' skills in the 1890s. Transport yourself to an era when baseball was just beginning its journey with a captivating glimpse into a baseball game in the 1880s. In every corner of this world, people come together to compete – whether it's for glory or simply for fun, and is through these competitions that we push ourselves beyond limits and discover our true potential. So let us celebrate this universal spirit of competition that unites us all.