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Competition Collection (#95)

"Unleashing the Spirit of Competition: From Spitfire Fighters to Wild Dogs, the Thrill Knows No Bounds

Background imageCompetition Collection: CANOE TILTING, c1910. A canoe tilting competition at the Colonial Yacht Club in America

CANOE TILTING, c1910. A canoe tilting competition at the Colonial Yacht Club in America. Photograph, c1910

Background imageCompetition Collection: ROBIN HOOD. Robin Hood competing at Prince Johns archery tournament. Drawing, 1914

ROBIN HOOD. Robin Hood competing at Prince Johns archery tournament. Drawing, 1914, by Milo Winter for Robin Hood and His Merry Men, by Maude Radford Warren

Background imageCompetition Collection: Hot air balloon flying sunset, Cappadocia, Turkey

Hot air balloon flying sunset, Cappadocia, Turkey

Background imageCompetition Collection: Hot air balloons in cappadocia

Hot air balloons in cappadocia

Background imageCompetition Collection: Hot air balloon

Hot air balloon

Background imageCompetition Collection: Cowboy riding bucking horse

Cowboy riding bucking horse

Background imageCompetition Collection: Three men on golf course, (B&W)

Three men on golf course, (B&W)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Crowd of people walking along beach, (B&W), elevated view

Crowd of people walking along beach, (B&W), elevated view

Background imageCompetition Collection: Group of people playing game on deck, of cruise ship B&W), (B&W)

Group of people playing game on deck, of cruise ship B&W), (B&W)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Two boys (8-9) (12-13) ready to start running, (B&W)

Two boys (8-9) (12-13) ready to start running, (B&W)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Woman playing table tennis in garden, (B&W)

Woman playing table tennis in garden, (B&W)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Man playing tennis

Man playing tennis

Background imageCompetition Collection: Woman playing badminton

Woman playing badminton

Background imageCompetition Collection: Man making golf shot while caddie stands holding flag

Man making golf shot while caddie stands holding flag

Background imageCompetition Collection: Two football players jumping for ball at same time

Two football players jumping for ball at same time

Background imageCompetition Collection: Man throwing shotput

Man throwing shotput

Background imageCompetition Collection: Man throwing football

Man throwing football

Background imageCompetition Collection: Two men wrestling

Two men wrestling

Background imageCompetition Collection: Woman bowling

Woman bowling

Background imageCompetition Collection: Woman playing tennis

Woman playing tennis

Background imageCompetition Collection: Male pole-vaulter clearing bar

Male pole-vaulter clearing bar

Background imageCompetition Collection: Man jumping hurdle

Man jumping hurdle

Background imageCompetition Collection: Woman playing table tennis

Woman playing table tennis

Background imageCompetition Collection: INDUSTRY: COAL AND OIL. Old King Coals Crown in Danger

INDUSTRY: COAL AND OIL. Old King Coals Crown in Danger. Cartoon from Puck showing Old King Coal cowering from a cloud of smoke labeled Oil

Background imageCompetition Collection: BEAUTY CONTEST, 1921. Contestants in an American beauty contest. Photograph, 1921

BEAUTY CONTEST, 1921. Contestants in an American beauty contest. Photograph, 1921

Background imageCompetition Collection: MUSTACHE CHAMPION. Janos Kontra of Hungary with his two foot two inches mustache

MUSTACHE CHAMPION. Janos Kontra of Hungary with his two foot two inches mustache. Photograph, c1900

Background imageCompetition Collection: Chess board on black background

Chess board on black background

Background imageCompetition Collection: Dogs jumping over miniature high jump bar

Dogs jumping over miniature high jump bar

Background imageCompetition Collection: FPG (Originally known as Freelance Photographers Guild)

FPG (Originally known as Freelance Photographers Guild)
Fine Art Storehouse Vintage Photo Gallery: Vintage Collections: FPG (Originally known as Freelance Photographers Guild)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Horse Drawn Plane

Horse Drawn Plane
One of Robert Esnault-Pelteries steel-framed streamlined REP monoplanes being towed by a horse to the starting line to compete in the Reims Aviation week. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Handley Page Pullman

Handley Page Pullman
The Handley Page Pullman, a British built passenger plane designed to compete for London - Paris luxury services. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Bunker Shot

Bunker Shot
6th July 1918: Playing out of a bunker in an American golf tournament at Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Taking The Wheel

Taking The Wheel
1908: A female competitor behind the wheel preparing to race at Brooklands. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Motorboat Race

Motorboat Race
September 1913: The International Motorboat Races at Osborne Bay on the Isle of Wight. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Hose Cart Competition

Hose Cart Competition
circa 1905: A competitor takes part in the hose cart competition at Crystal Palace, during the Fire Brigades annual camp there. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Handicap Race

Handicap Race
5th August 1912: The eighth 70 mph short handicap race at Brooklands, which was won by K Yano in a 25.8 Bedford. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Weighbridge

Weighbridge
28th June 1913: A P Bradleys Duo cycle car The Duce on a railway weighbridge, before the Cycle Car Club Hill Climb competition at South Harting Hill. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Waterloo Cup

Waterloo Cup
March 1924: Participants in the Waterloo Cup competition on Mah-a-Buacaill course. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Competition Houses

Competition Houses
26th April 1911: The competition houses at Garden City. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCompetition Collection: The French Spad

The French Spad
11th July 1919: The French SPAD competing in the Schneider Cup, the International Seaplane Race held at Bournemouth. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Finish Of Race

Finish Of Race
October 1913: The finish of the race at the Bristol Motor Car Club speed trials at Weston Supermare. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Hendon Aerodrome

Hendon Aerodrome
22nd July 1911: Spectators watching a competitor arriving at Hendon during the Daily Mail Round Britain Air Race. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Cowes Regatta

Cowes Regatta
1910: The stern of the Germania one of the ships competing in the Cowes Regatta. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Boat Race

Boat Race
1st April 1912: The Boat Race being re-rowed. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Finish

Finish
30th March 1912: Oxford crew finishing on the first day during the Vasity Boatrace. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Varsity Boat Race

Varsity Boat Race
1st March 1912: Oxford and Cambridge crews at speed during the Varsity Boatrace. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Enchanted Waters

Enchanted Waters
16th August 1913: During a waterplane race round Britain, Lieutenant Travers on his seaplane pays a visit to the Enchantress. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCompetition Collection: Balloon Contest

Balloon Contest
13th July 1912: A balloon contest at Hurlingham. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)




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"Unleashing the Spirit of Competition: From Spitfire Fighters to Wild Dogs, the Thrill Knows No Bounds. " The roar of Spitfire Fighter Aircraft hot starting engines ignites a fierce competition in the skies, as pilots push their limits for victory. Supermarine aeroplane and Rolls-Royce S. 6 - a legendary duo that dominated air races with their relentless pursuit of speed and excellence. African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) juveniles playfully tussle with the leg of an impala, honing their hunting skills in a competitive game of survival. A magnificent Shire horse team charges through the fields during a Ploughing Match, showcasing strength and precision in this age-old farming competition. Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter soars above competitors, ready to conquer any challenge thrown its way with unparalleled skill and determination. Crew Team Rowing - synchronized movements on water embody teamwork and intense rivalry as rowers strive for glory stroke by stroke. "The Favourite Wins" by H. M Bateman captures the exhilaration felt when triumph is achieved after fierce competition – a moment worth celebrating. Runners at a marathon push themselves beyond physical limits, fueled by sheer determination to outpace rivals and cross that finish line first. Tour De France 1930 - cyclists pedal through breathtaking landscapes while battling exhaustion and each other's resolve in one of history's most grueling competitions. Schneider Trophy Air Race pushes aviators' skills to new heights as they race against time, defying gravity for supremacy among high-flying contenders Poster for England's Glory Matches symbolizes fiery battles between cricket teams where every run counts towards ultimate victory – an explosive display of sportsmanship. The Interport Field Gun Competition showcases Royal Navy teams competing head-to-head in an adrenaline-fueled spectacle where strength and precision collide.