Running Collection (#94)

Eddie Grant Jamaician pop singer reggae December 1982

Fatima Whitbread British athlete circa 1988

WW2 Royal Artillery gunners practice firing 370lb shells from their 9.2 gun in South East England

British raid on German bases in Norway landing on the coast at Vaagso and Maaloy Islands 1941 WW2

WW2 Chinese infantry soldier advances along a roadside in Burma

Crowds of runners after completing the London Marathon

School are breaking up alll over the country and to sugar the pill, children are given a very good time towards the end of the year to make them feel longing for the next school year

Olympic Games 1984 Los Angeles USA Olympic Games 1984 Los Angeles USA Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games Daley Thompson Decathlon Athlete wearing tshirt with the slogan which said Thanks America for a

Olympic Games Alan Wells leads Don Qurrie in the first heat of the 100 metres

Winners of the London marathon, Toshihiko Seko (Japan) and Grete Waitz (Norway) wave to the crowds

Sebastian Coe in action to win the Mens 1500 Metres Final at the Moscow Olympic Games. 1st August 1980

British athlete Linford Christie in action during the Mens 100 Metres Quarter Final heat at the Olympic Games in Barcelona. Left is Ben Johnson of Canada 31st July 1992

Cameron Sharp athletics runner sprinter Helenvale Park circa 1978

Catch me if you can! - Two Przewalskis Foals playing at Whipsnade Wild Animal Park May 1994 © Mirrorpix

World War Two. Factory girls at a well known London electrical firm race to be first served at the cafe for lunch. February 1942 friendshipimages

Commonwealth Games 1978 David Moorcroft wins the 1500m final

The London Marathon March1981

Daley Thompson on the running track in the 1984 Olympics, LA

Brendan Foster 364 runner Olympic Games 1976

Athletics Gateshead July 1993 Linford Christie v Carl Lewis at Gateshead competing in £ 100, 000 rematch - their first race against each other after 1992 Olympic Games

Occasion of breaking four minute mile Sport Athletics Action at White City London

Carl Lewis of the United States of America wins gold in the Mens 200 meters Final at the 1984 Olympic Games held in Los Angeles. 8th August 1984

London Marathon 1988 Ingrid Kristiansen from Norway winning the London Marathon. Finish line

Kip Keino Athlete on a practice run

Los Angeles Olympic Games August1984 Daley Thompson Sport Athletics Action Long Jump Decathlon Final 1984 Olympic Games 1984 Los Angeles Olympics 1984

Chris Chataway winning 3 mile event circa 1955

Marathon runners at the end of the London Marathon looking tired collecting their medals for having completed the course. Walking past one runner who is lying down exhausted May 1982

Commonwealth Games 1970, 5, 000m won by Ian Stewart from Ian McCafferty and Kip Keino of Kenya. 25th July 1970

Marathon runners in the the London Marathon May 1982. looking tired suffering from cramp -being helped by a policeman. 09/05/1982

Pat Pryce, hurdler athlete Pat Nutting (maden name) September 1963 © mirrorpix

Harold Abrahams winning a 100 yards race May 1924 Harold Abrahams winning a race wearing shorts and Tshirt

Daley Thompson athlete 1980

Brendan Foster runner Olympic Games 1976

Athletics - Emil Zatopek and Gordon Pirie - 1955

Commonwealth Games 1970 mens 400m hurdles final W Koskei of Uganda falls at the end of the race

London Marathon got under way with the normal mass start

Fanny Blankers-Koen of Holland running ahead to win the Womens 100 yards final from E.M Greenwood of Bolton U Harriers, J A Newbolt of Sheffield Harriers, J M Pond Middlesex Ladies

Bob Hayes US Athlete American circa 1963 A©Mirrorpix
Bob Hayes US Athlete American circa 1963 © Mirrorpix

Los Angeles Olympic Games August 1984 Carl Lewis of the United States of America

Olympic Games 1948 Finish of the 80 metres hurdles at Wembley Stadium - won by Fanny Blankers Koen from Holland with Maureen Gardner of Great Britain 2nd

Athlete Brendan Foster running in the Olympic Games 1980

Moro Shigematsu breaks the marathon world record completing the Windsor to Chiswick marathon at the Kinnaird Trophy meeting in 2:12:00

Alan Pascoe, Jose Jesus Carvalho of Portugal and Michael Shine who came second at the finish of the 400m hurdles Olympic Games 1976 © Mirrorpix

1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA. Mens Athletics. Great Britains Sebastain Coe wins the 1500 metres gold medal ahead of his fellow countryman Steve Cram who took silver. 11th August 1984

Chris Chataway breaks the 3 mile world record circa 1955

Greyhound Halfpenny Whistle crossing the finishing line whilst in training at Birmingham May 1950 © Mirrorpix

Commonwealth Gamesheld in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia from 30 September-9 October 1982. Mens 100 metres gold medal winner Alan Wells

Los Angeles Olympic Games August1984 Steve Ovett Sport Athletics Action 1500 meters 1984 Olympic Games 1984 Los Angeles Olympics 1984

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"Running: A Timeless Pursuit of Speed, Endurance, and Triumph" In the world of motorsports, the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans stands as a testament to human ingenuity and determination. Drivers pushed their limits, racing against time and each other to claim victory on that fateful day. However, running is not limited to cars; it extends far beyond the realm of engines. Take for instance the ill-fated expedition led by Sir John Franklin in 1845. The HMS Erebus and HMS Terror set sail with hopes of discovering new lands but ended up trapped in icy waters. Captain Francis Crozier's resilience was put to the test as he led his crew through treacherous conditions, relying solely on their own strength and endurance. On a different note, it has graced sporting arenas throughout history. In the Olympic Games of 1924, Eric Liddell's unwavering faith propelled him to victory in the 400m race finish – an iconic moment etched into our collective memory. Not only humans have showcased remarkable speed; animals too have left us awestruck. Picture No. 10749828 captures Sallie Gardner – a horse owned by Leland Stanford – galloping at full tilt in "The Horse in Motion. " This groundbreaking study revolutionized our understanding of equine locomotion. Meanwhile, Picture No. 11773017 depicts an Irish Setter dog fearlessly diving into turbulent waves - a display of agility amidst nature's elements. From marathons where runners push themselves mile after grueling mile towards triumph over exhaustion to Roger Bannister breaking barriers by becoming the first person ever to run a mile under four minutes - these feats remind us that running transcends mere physical activity; it symbolizes perseverance and achievement against all odds. Whether it be on wheels or feet or even paws pounding against sand or pavement or snow-covered landscapes.