Athletes Collection

Roger Bannister breaking the tape to become the first man to run a mile in four minutes (b / w photo)
5999311 Roger Bannister breaking the tape to become the first man to run a mile in four minutes (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Olympic 400m race finish 1924, Eric Liddell
End of the 400 metres final at the 1924 Paris Olympics, showing Scot, Eric Liddell, crossing the finish line first. Liddell was made famous in the film, Chariots of Fire. Date: 1924

Atlas and Vulcana music hall strongman, strongwoman
(Atlas) Hedley Roberts (1864-1946) and Vulcana (Miriam Kate Roberts (nee Williams) (1874-1946) - performed shows of strength and classic poses

Eric Liddell celebrating his Olympic win at Edinburgh Univer
Eric Liddell, the 400m gold medallist at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, crowned and chaired at Edinburgh University where he had studied science

Seven Champion Diving In LA
Los Angeles, California: June, 1937. Champion divers preparing to participate in the National Aquatic Show to be held at the Olympic Swimming Stadium in LA

In earliest times a simple foot-race was the only event
STC306474 In earliest times a simple foot-race was the only event, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary Macgregor, 1st edition, 1913 (colour print) by Crane

Touchdown, Yale vs. Princeton, Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 1890 (oil on canvas)
3247946 Touchdown, Yale vs. Princeton, Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 55.9x82.7 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Frank Wykoff at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic stadium
Frank Clifford Wyckoff (1909 1980) was an American athlete and triple gold medal winner in 4x100 m relay at the Olympic Games in 1924, 1928 and 1932

The Oxford University versus Cambridge University cross country race at Horton Kirby, Kent. 1937

Boxer at rest, 1st century BC, (bronze)
7129787 Boxer at rest, 1st century BC, (bronze) by Greek school, (1st century BC); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Boxer at rest, original greek bronze of the first century BC)

Running, Alexander Alexandrovich Deyneka (Dieneka - 1899-1969) Russian modernist figurative painter, sculptor and graphic artist. Five male athletes on running track watched by young woman

Swinging Patty Berg
Pebble Beach, California: June 28, 1956 Patty Berg swings at a golf driving demonstration

Captain Matthew Webb, the Celebrated Swimmer (engraving)
1107120 Captain Matthew Webb, the Celebrated Swimmer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Matthew Webb, the Celebrated Swimmer)

Reggie Walker Athletics
Reginald (Reggie) Edgar Walker (16 March 1889 5 November 1951) was a South African athlete and the 1908 Olympic champion in the 100 metres. Date: 1909

Start Of Manchester Handicap
Manchester, England: November 28, 1931. The start of the Manchester November Handicap won by J.T. Downings North Drift

The Wrestlers, after a Greek original of the 3rd century BC (marble) (b / w photo) (see also 31428, 122614)
ALI164867 The Wrestlers, after a Greek original of the 3rd century BC (marble) (b/w photo) (see also 31428, 122614) by Roman; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Alinari

Discus throwing in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)
3630036 Discus throwing in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discus throwing in Ancient Greece)

The Famous Battle Between Richard Humphreys and Daniel Mendoza, January 9th 1788, pub
3025368 The Famous Battle Between Richard Humphreys and Daniel Mendoza, January 9th 1788, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Olympic Games at Antwerp A group of some of the ladies playing in the ladies singles. Mlle Suzanne Lenglen ( France ), Mlle Elisabeth D Ayen ( Belgium ), Mrs McNair ( Great Britain )

Baseball Spring Training
St. Petersburg, Florida: c. 1964. The St. Louis Cardinals at spring training at Al Lang Field in St. Petersburg, Florida

Members of the French and Greek Fencing teams at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo)
7078892 Members of the French and Greek Fencing teams at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures .

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The first Olympic Winter Games, luge with spectators in uniform, 1924
LUX4811386 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The first Olympic Winter Games, luge with spectators in uniform, 1924; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

JO de Chamonix, 1924
2035083 JO de Chamonix, 1924; (add.info.: Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: skating: Belgian couple Herbus and WaGerman); Spaarnestad Photo.

Sculpture, digital improved reproduction of an original print 1880 depicting a group of wrestlers
7278153 Sculpture, digital improved reproduction of an original print 1880 depicting a group of wrestlers; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sculpture)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The first Olympic Winter Games
LUX4811380 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The first Olympic Winter Games, competitions with spectators in uniform, 1924; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

A sportsman refreshing himself at a country inn, 1850
3478295 A sportsman refreshing himself at a country inn, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a sportsman refreshing himself at a country inn. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: bobsleigh
2035086 Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: bobsleigh; (add.info.: Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: bobsleigh); Spaarnestad Photo.

Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: skating
2035085 Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: skating; (add.info.: Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: skating); Spaarnestad Photo.

London to Brighton walking race, 1925 (b/w photo)
1812898 London to Brighton walking race, 1925 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Tom Hyer. American heavyweight bare-knuckle boxer
7301594 Tom Hyer. American heavyweight bare-knuckle boxer.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Hyer, 1819 - 1864. American heavyweight bare-knuckle boxer)

White horse with jockey (oil on paper on board)
8702233 White horse with jockey (oil on paper on board) by Ancona, Vito d' (1825-84); 15.3x21.6 cm; Istituto Matteucci, Viareggio

American Athletes at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo)
7078894 American Athletes at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert Clinton Tyler (1872 - 1945)

John L. Sullivan (b/w photo)
7388424 John L. Sullivan (b/w photo); (add.info.: John L. Sullivan, American boxer and world heavyweight champion. Arguably the first heavyweight champion of the world)

Duke Kahanamoku, Amelia Earhart, Paavo Nurmi, Douglas Fairbanks and Arthur Jonath at the Olympic Games, LA
3739646 Duke Kahanamoku, Amelia Earhart, Paavo Nurmi, Douglas Fairbanks and Arthur Jonath at the Olympic Games, LA, 1932 (photo); (add.info.: Left to right Duke Kahanamoku, Amelia Earhart)

Baseball Team, c.1905-28 (b/w photo)
7288787 Baseball Team, c.1905-28 (b/w photo); 25x19 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA, USA; (add.info.: Photograph of young men wearing baseball uniforms)

Strength
Howard Ashton-Jones

Old-Style Rugby
Dan Mărășescu

in rails
Milan Malovrh

American Athletes at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo)
7078887 American Athletes at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert Clinton Tyler (1872 - 1945)

Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: ice hockey
2035089 Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: ice hockey; (add.info.: Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: ice hockey); Spaarnestad Photo.

The 'Lancellotti' Discus Thrower (bronze) (b/w photo)
ALI121610 The 'Lancellotti' Discus Thrower (bronze) (b/w photo); Palazzo Massimo alle Terme & Museum, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Alinari.

Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: patinage: Mrs Bingner
2035093 Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: patinage: Mrs Bingner; (add.info.: Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: patinage: Mrs Bingner); Spaarnestad Photo.

Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: curling
2035088 Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: curling; (add.info.: Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: curling); Spaarnestad Photo.

Athletic sports by the Westminster scholars in their playground:...the hurdle race, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Athletic sports by the Westminster scholars in their playground, Vincent-square, [London]: the hurdle race, 1864. 'The public exhibition of these performances...proved sufficiently interesting to

Athletes, 1912. Creator: Eugène Jansson
Athletes, 1912

U.S.S. Oregon, the athletes, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Oregon, the athletes, between 1896 and 1901

Athletic Games at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich - Running High Jump, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Athletic Games at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich [in south London] - Running High Jump, 1850....the Gentlemen Cadets at Woolwich amused themselves and a large party of their friends

football
Andy Bauer

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"Unforgettable Moments of Athletic Triumph: From the Olympic 400m Race Finish in 1924 to Roger Bannister's Mile Record Break" In a burst of sheer determination, Eric Liddell crosses the finish line at the Olympic 400m race in 1924, etching his name into history. Witnessing strength personified, Atlas and Vulcana captivate audiences with their awe-inspiring feats at the music hall as strongman and strongwoman. Eric Liddell radiates pure joy as he celebrates his Olympic victory at Edinburgh University, inspiring generations with his unwavering faith and athletic prowess. Seven champion divers gracefully dive into the waters of Los Angeles, showcasing their incredible skill and precision. Reggie Walker dominates the athletics arena with lightning speed, leaving spectators breathless as he sprints towards victory. Frank Wykoff leaves an indelible mark on the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic stadium as he blazes through the track like a comet, setting records that stand for decades to come. The Wrestlers statue stands tall, a testament to ancient Greek athleticism and physical prowess captured in timeless marble beauty (b/w photo). Transported back in time, we witness discus throwing in Ancient Greece through a vividly colored engraving - an art form intertwined with sport since antiquity. With grit and determination etched on his face, Roger Bannister breaks through barriers to become the first man ever to run a mile under four minutes (b/w photo). Relive history's famous battle between Richard Humphreys and Daniel Mendoza on January 9th, 1788 - an epic clash that forever changed boxing's landscape (pub). Amidst cheers from adoring fans at Antwerp Olympics Games lies a group of talented ladies fiercely competing in singles tennis matches - breaking stereotypes along the way.