Running Collection (#97)

Sport: Rugby Union: Gloucester v. Somerset. Determined looking Jackson of Gloucester shakes clean from the attention of the Somerset pack. January 1972 72-0240-010

1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. Mens Javelin final. Great Britains Steve Backley in action to win a bronze medal. 8th August 1992

Rita Tobin (left) seen here as a a film extra re enacting the storming of the Bastille at Pinewood Studios as part of the making of a cinematic version of Charles Dickens " A Tale of Two

Children: Boy and girl: Young twins holding hands, running with happy expressions. October 1969 Z10366-003

Marathon runner Ron Hill who competed in last years Olympic game in Mexico is pictured here outside old Trafford as he takes a bottle of Lemonade

Athlete Ron Hill runs home from work, which is five miles away and dashes into his home in Fallowfield Manchester. August 1964 P007090

Sebastian Coe wins the Mens 1500 metres final at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow 1st August 1980. Venue - Olympic stadium - Grand Arena of the Central Lenin Stadium Seb Coe Gold Medal

Mens 800 metres event final at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow 26th July 1980. Medalists: Steve Ovett - Gold medal - 1:45.4 Sebastian Coe - Silver medal - 1:45.9 Nikolay Kirov - Bronze medal - 1

Sebastial Coe after competing in heats for Mens 1, 500m metres event at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, July 1980. Seb Coe

Olympic Games 1976 David Jenkins of Great Britain competing in the 400 metres. July 1976 76 4395D 12D

The Argylle & Southerland Highlanders training in Britain January 1941. P001788

Scenes from the 1986 Alwinton Border Shepherds Show 12 October 1986 The fell race

Sebastian Coe wins the Mens 1500 metres final at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow 1st August 1980. Venue - Olympic stadium - Grand Arena of the Central Lenin Stadium Seb Coe Gold Medal

Mens 1500 metres Semi Final Heats at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow 31st July 1980. Pictured: Sebastian Coe

Mens 1500 metres Heats at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow 31st July 1980. Pictured: Sebastian Coe

Mens 1500 metres final at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow 1st August 1980. Results: Sebastian Coe Gold medal - 3:38.4 JYrgen Straub Silver medal - 3:38.8 Steve Ovett Bronze medal 3:39.0

Horse and Foal. April 1977 77-02104-002

Horse and Foal. April 1977 77-02104

Horse and Foal. April 1977 77-02104-007

Horse and Foal. April 1977 77-02104-001

Horse and Foal. April 1977 77-02104-004

Horse and Foal. April 1977 77-02104-005

Horse and Foal. April 1977 77-02104-012

Horse and Foal. April 1977 77-02104-003

Horse and Foal. April 1977 77-02104-010

Horse and Foal. April 1977 77-02104-011

Inter-Counties Cross Country Championship. Ron Hill (225) leads the field in the second lap followed by Roy Fowler (377). They finished Fowler first and Hill second. January 1966 P007088

Horse and Foal. April 1977 77-02104-006

Mandy Holdsworth Huddersfield leads Derek Ibbotson in a training session. Derek is coaching Mandy to be an Athlete. December 1966 P007119

Animals. London Zoo: Rhino. January 1976 76-00002-029

International Rugby, Wales v. New Zealand. Murray Mexted, the All Blacks second row powers past Wales substitute Eddie Butler. 1st November 1980

1992 Australia rugby union tour of Europe (1992 Wallabies Spring Tour). Australia 30 v Barbarians 20 at Twickenham. Australian rugby player David Campese being challenged by Tony Underwood during

Australian Rugby player David Campese in action. 4th December 1988

Athlete - Linford Christie training. June 1986 P008096

A revival of a five hundred year old custom took place at Olney. Bucks. To-day when housewives took part in the traditional Pancake Day Race

Athlete: Steve Ovett. August 1983 P005569

Gordon Pirie is here seen winning the two-miles invitation race in 8 mins 39 secs, which equalis his personal best.. He beat Derek Ibbotoson by 20 yards. August 1959 P005095

Pancake Race: Derek Nimmo starts one of the heats this morning. February 1968 P005075

Pirie Wins the mile. Sets up new county mile record. Gordon Pirie (No 18 ) set up a new county mile record this afternoon of 4 mins 10.6 secs during the surrey Championships at motspur park

Line-up of the celebrities tossing their pancakes. February 1970 P005070

The start of the pancake race I / R Caroline Meade, Marilyn Ward, Gay Leary, Pauline Peart
The start of the pancake race I/R Caroline Meade, Marilyn Ward, Gay Leary, Pauline Peart, Gaynor Lacey, Zone Spink Deidre Greenland and Sheila Mitchell. February 1975 P005074

The City of London New Years Day Races. January 1975 75-00006-008

Rod Laver WTC

Following in fathers footsteps- 12 year-old, Paul Haslam, son of former English international runner, Jack Haslam, who was told by doctors he would kill himself if he continued to run

M. A. Rawson of Great Britain winning the 880 yds international, from K. H
M.A. Rawson of Great Britain winning the 880 yds international, from K.H. Kruse, of EastGermany (no 1), with L. Szentgali, of Hungary (no 5) who finished 3rd. May 1959 P009558

David Hemery standing off in the 400 meter race at kirkby Liverpool. July 1972 P009926

Some of the Vaux Brewery horses enjoying their annual summer holiday in 1997

The Troggs pictured together outside "Take Sir"boutique in Wardour Street
The Troggs pictured together outside " Take Sir" boutique in Wardour Street, London May 1966. Ronnie Bond, Peter Staples, Chris Britton and Reg Presley of the pop group The Troggs

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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.