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Poster Print : Abrahams wins the 100m final, 1924 Paris Olympics
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Abrahams wins the 100m final, 1924 Paris Olympics
Harold Maurice Abrahams, CBE, (15 December 1899 14 January 1978), British athlete of Jewish origin pictured winning the 100 metre sprint final at the Paris Olympic Games of 1924, a feat depicted in the 1981 movie Chariots of Fire. Date: 1924
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100m Abrahams Athlete Athletes Athletics Chariots Final Finish Finishing Harold Jewish Legendary Maurice Medallist Medallists Metre Olympic Olympics Sprint Sprinters Sprinting Winner Winners 1924 Games
20x30 inch Poster Print
Relive the thrill of the 1924 Paris Olympics with our exquisite poster print of Harold Maurice Abrahams crossing the finish line to win the 100m sprint final. This iconic moment in sports history is brought to life in stunning detail through the high-quality print of this vintage photograph, sourced from the esteemed Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for adding a touch of history and inspiration to any room, this poster print is a must-have for sports enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Rights Managed by Media Storehouse.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This iconic photograph captures the triumphant moment when Harold Maurice Abrahams, a British athlete of Jewish origin, crosses the finish line to win the 100-meter sprint final at the Paris Olympic Games of 1924. Abrahams, born on December 15, 1899, defied the odds to become a legendary figure in the world of athletics. His victory in Paris was a testament to his determination, grit, and unwavering belief in his abilities. The image shows Abrahams in full flight, his powerful muscles tensed, his face a picture of intense concentration as he strains to reach the finish line. The other runners in the race, their expressions a mix of exhaustion and admiration, trail behind him. The finish line looms large in the background, the tape stretched tautly across, ready to mark the end of the race and the beginning of Abrahams' moment of glory. This photograph is a reminder of a time when the Olympics were still in their infancy, and the world was just beginning to recognize the potential of athletics as a platform for showcasing human prowess and determination. Abrahams' victory was a watershed moment in British athletics, paving the way for future generations of sprinters to follow in his footsteps. The image has become synonymous with the 1981 movie "Chariots of Fire," which chronicled Abrahams' life and his historic victory at the Paris Olympics. The film brought Abrahams' story to a wider audience, cementing his place in the annals of Olympic history and inspiring countless athletes to strive for greatness in their chosen fields.
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