Running Collection (#95)

Harrison Dillard crossing the finishing line in the 1948 London Olympic Games 100 metre sprint final

Marathon runners at the London Marathon May 1982 having a break in a pub

Competitors in the London marathon round the Cutty Sark Ship. 29th March 1981

Peter Elliott Athlete participating in a race

Irena Szewinska June 1972 competes in the 200 Metres during Athletics Championship Britain v Poland - Irena Szewinska won her first Olympic Gold at 18 as part of the Polish sprint team at the Tokyo

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

The Rhinoceros charge at London Zoo

Prince Charles aged 9 at school sports day running, watched by Queen Elizabeth and Princess Anne July 1957

The only thing the old people didn t do was go swimming. On most trips several of the more daring members paddle, but last week the sea was a little too chilly. 1959

Seaside - running in the sand Friends chasing each other at the beach in Ostend. circa 1955

Mini Olympics, Bardley school training. Ladbroke Grove August 1983 ecard04

Prince Andrew running at Smith Lawn in Windsor July 1965

Prince Andrew playing rugby in Canada May 1977

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 good games

Wendy Craig actress with pigeons 1968

British actress Barbara Ferris who played barmaid Nona Williams in the television programme Coronation Street 1966

Actor Bernard Bresslaw being chased by three women July 1958

The pets dog race. Dogs being released from the traps at the start of a race

Afghan hound racing at Wembley Staidum Two long haired dogs racing as they are released from the traps

White Rabbit chases Small Dark Lap Dog

Prince William at his school sports day at Richmond Sports Stadium taking part in an Egg & Spoon race June 1988

Lake District - Grasmere Sports, the tradional Lakeland gathering which was attended by 10, 000 people. Glorious sunshie made for a great day of sport when many competitors from across the Border

A group of children from Garston, Liverpool enjoy a day out at Sefton Park in the summer holidays. Here, the group are pictured climbing trees in the park. 20th July 1966

Great North Run, 17 June 1984 - The big and the small - hannah York, weighing four stones running with dad Martin who weights in at 17 stone. 17/06/84

Great North Run, 21 June, 1987 - Winner of the ladies race Australian Lisa Martin crossing the line. 21/06/87

Great North Run, 17 June 1984 - Oyvind Dahl the winner of the Great North Run 1984 crossing the finishing line. 17/06/84

Great North Run, 21 June, 1987 - The winner of the mens race Australian Rob de Castella crossing the line. 21/06/87

The Great North Run, 28 June 1981 - The first Great North Run which started from Newcastle and went through Gateshead to South Shields. The competitors run over the Tyne Bridge. 28/06/81

Views of Liverpool, 13th May 1954. Young girl outside St Andrews Gardens housing. Life in the Mirror Series. watscan - - 09/03/2010 - -

Runner Maureen Gardner, a ballet dancer who took up running to recover from an illness. February 1947 006708/1

The Great North Run, 18 June, 1989 - Teachers paymaster, Mr. Jack Wrightson, is preparing to complete his ninth Great North Run. 02/06/89

Children of Bardley School in Ladbrooke Grove, in training on the school playground for before taking part in a mini olympics tournament play scheme for 5 to 11 year olds at a West London stadium

A group of friends seen here playing on the beach at Llandudno, North Wales. July 13th 1952 watscan - - 25/01/2010

George Best playing for Northern Ireland during the international match against Scotland at Windsor Park. 21st October 1967

Fulhams George Best in action against Wolverhampton Wanderers September 1976

George Best Football Player - June 1986 aged 40 - in action in an exhibition vetrans match at Wembley

Manchester Uniteds George Best Football Player - February 1970in action against Middlesbrough

Manchester Uniteds George Best in action against Chelsea March 1970

George Best 1972 Manchester United football against Leeds February 1972

Newcastle player Kevin Keegan is joined by supporters on the Great North Run, in 1981

Kevin Keegan taking part in the Great North Run 1981

Scottish footballers Lou Macari and Colin Stein race each other as team boss Tommy Docherty watches during Scotland team training. Alex Forsyth waits his turn during the session at Largs

A British soldier jogging through the desert in Egypt with a Boyes anti-tank rifle over his shoulder. Circa 1942

Schoolchildren watch Liverpool team training session at Melwood February 1965. The team are led by coach Reuben Bennett

Liverpool team training session at Melwood February 1965. The team are led by Ron Yeats and Willy Stevenson, with Ian St John on left

Rangers v Celtic, scottish league cup match tie at Ibrox August 1973. Pictured: Davie Hay Celtic football player running with the ball. Final score: Rangers 1-2 Celtic David Hay

Cardiff kids 8 commando wearing new toy tin helmets and carrying toy rifles charge forward representing our second front. Children running down the street playing games about the Home Front Circa

WW2 bomb damage to buildings in Dover. Circa 1941

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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.