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The mens 100m final at the 1972 Munich Olympics

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The mens 100m final at the 1972 Munich Olympics

Athletics - 1972 Munich Olympics - Mens 100m Final
The race in progress in the Olympiastadion, Munich, West Germany. From right to left: Polands Zenon Nowosz, the USSRs Valeriy Borzov, Trinidad and Tobagos Hasely Crawford, the USAs Robert Taylor, Jamaicas Lennox Miller, and the USSRs Aleksandr Kornelyuk.
Borzov won the gold, Taylor the silver and Miller the bronze.
Three days later Borzov won gold in the 200m final, his favoured event, and became the first non-American since 1928 to complete the sprint double

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This print captures the intensity and excitement of the men's 100m final at the 1972 Munich Olympics. The race is in full swing at the iconic Olympiastadion in Munich, West Germany. As we follow the sprinters from right to left, we see Poland's Zenon Nowosz, the USSR's Valeriy Borzov, Trinidad and Tobago's Hasely Crawford, USA's Robert Taylor, Jamaica's Lennox Miller, and another representative from USSR, Aleksandr Kornelyuk. In this historic race, it was Borzov who emerged victorious with a stunning display of speed and determination to claim the gold medal. Taylor showcased his exceptional skills to secure silver while Miller demonstrated his talent by clinching bronze. The significance of this event extends beyond just one race. Three days later, Borzov achieved an extraordinary feat by winning gold in his favored event - the 200m final. This triumph made him not only a double Olympic champion but also marked him as the first non-American since 1928 to accomplish such a remarkable sprint double. Colorsport Images has masterfully preserved this momentous occasion through their impeccable photography skills. With every glance at this photo print, viewers are transported back in time to witness firsthand these legendary athletes battling for glory on one of sport's grandest stages – forever etched into Olympic history.

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