Athlete Collection (page 9)

Man playing Golf, 1930-40 (b/w photo)
3671564 Man playing Golf, 1930-40 (b/w photo) by Armstrong Roberts, H. (1883-1947); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; © Newberry Library

Silhouette of woman playing Golf, 1930-40 (b/w photo)
3671554 Silhouette of woman playing Golf, 1930-40 (b/w photo) by Armstrong Roberts, H. (1883-1947); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: by H)

Polo Match at Westchester Cups
3671515 Polo Match at Westchester Cups by Allen, William Sullivant Vanderbilt (1860-1931); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Lets Get the Umpires Goat, 1909 (print)
3674045 Lets Get the Umpires Goat, 1909 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Man playing Golf, 1930-40 (b/w photo)
3671557 Man playing Golf, 1930-40 (b/w photo) by Armstrong Roberts, H. (1883-1947); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: by H. Armstrong Roberts); © Newberry Library

Steve Ovett and wife Rachel at press call - October 1984 30 / 10 / 1984
Steve Ovett and wife Rachel at press call - October 1984 30/10/1984

SALLY GUNNEL HOLDING HER GOLD AND BRONZE MEDALS WON AT THE 1992 OLYMPICS ON RETURN TO WORK 13/08/1992

Tessa Sanderson at 35, looks forward to her fifth Olympic Games in 1992 - 04 / 02 / 1992
Tessa Sanderson at 35, looks forward to her fifth Olympic Games in 1992 - 04/02/1992

Fatima Whitbread, British javelin thrower and Olympic Silver medalist at the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics, Pictured at home, September 1988. Fatima Whitbread won Silver with a trow of 70.32 metres

Zola Budd running barefoot at Crystal Palace. 25th April 1984

Roger Bannister, British Athlete runs the first sub 4 minute mile, at Iffley Road track in Oxford, Thursday 6th May 1954. The exact time was 3 minutes 59.4 seconds

Eddy Merckx, world champion cyclist from Belgium, pictured in 1977 in his hotel in London. In the next few days Eddy will take part in Britains biggest ever track cycling event at Eastway Cycling

Paul and Wendy Breed, Athletes who run the Gold Bond Lottery Scheme, which raises money for various community youth and sport programmes

Paul Breed, Coventry based New Zealand athlete, middle distance runner, at specially arranged race so that he could attempt to achieve the qualifying time for the 1990 Commonwealth Games which are

Bruce Ijirighwo and David Jenkins in the 400 metre race during the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. 3rd September 1972

M Savic takes the 800m title from Sebastian Coe and John Walker at the aA championship at Crystal Palace. 23 July 1977

Athlete Steve Cram Steve Cram with his daughter Josie pictured on the running track at Gateshead International Stadium 15 August 1990

Athlete Jonathan Edwards Jonathan Edwards with wife Alison and son Sam 1 December 1995 circa

Athlete Jonathan Edwards Sam Edwards thinks getting a gold medal is a piece of cake. The son of triple jumper Jonathan Edwards is celebrating his second birthday in style

Athlete Steve Cram Steve CRam and Jimmy Hedley with the time capsule that was buried at Monkton Athletics Stadium to commemorate the staging of United Kingdom Championships 31 May 1989

Athlete Steve Cram Bill Cram father of Steve with some of his sons prized momentos 17 February 1983

Athlete Steve Cram Steve Cram with his coach Jimmy Hedley 16 August 1983 circa

Athlete Steve Cram Steve Cram and wife Karen close their Breathless Shop on Newcasltes Grey Street for the last time 26 July 1991 circa

Athlete Steve Cram Steve Cram with his 3-year-old daughter Josephine at the Megabowl in Longbenton to launch the Variety Club Bowling for Kids 22 July 1992

For a moment Alison Rand displays a touching lack of awe for the Olympic medals that put her mother Mary Rand among the world d supreme athletes. 29th October 1964

Tokyo Gold Medalist Mary Rand is met by her husband Sid on her return from the Olympic Games. 20th October 1964

Lillian Board all smiles despite coming third in her first mile race at the West London Stadium. 10th May 1970

British athletes Bev Goddard (left) and Kathy Smallwood dejected after failing to win in the Womens 200 metres Final at the Olympic Games in Moscow. 2nd August 1980

Sidney Williams A paraplegic who is currently appearing In Eastenders May 1989 Dbase

Roger Black of Great Britain celebrates with his teammates Mark Richardson, Iwan Thomas and James Baulch after they won a silver medal in the Mens 4 x 400 final at the Centennial Olympic August 3 in

Olympic Games 1976. A general view of the Olympic Stadium in Montreal. July 1976. 76 4344F 11A

Greek Athlete Throwing the Discus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Greek Athlete Throwing the Discus, 1890. The Discus was one of the events of the ancient Greek pentathlon, dating back to at least 708 BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Canadian sprinter Percy Williams, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Canadian sprinter Percy Williams, 1928. Williams (1908-1982) won gold medal in the mens 100m and 200m races at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

American athlete Betty Robinson, winner of the womens 100m, 1928. Creator: Unknown
American athlete Betty Robinson, winner of the womens 100m, 1928. Betty Robinson (1911-1999) was the winner of the first Olympic 100m for women

German swimmer Hilde Schrader, 1928. Creator: Unknown
German swimmer Hilde Schrader, 1928. Schrader (1910-1966) won gold medal in the womens 200m breaststroke event at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

Yoshiyuki Tsuruta and Erich Rademacher, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Yoshiyuki Tsuruta and Erich Rademacher, 1928. Japanese swimmer Yoshiyuki Tsuruta (1903-1986) shakes hands with his German rival Erich Rademacher (1901-1979)

Kurt Helbig, German weight-lifting champion, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Kurt Helbig, German weight-lifting champion, 1928. Helbig (1901-1975) won gold medal in the mens lightweight event at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

German runner Lina Radke, 1928. Creator: Unknown
German runner Lina Radke, 1928. Radke (1903-1983) was the first Olympic champion in the womens 800 metres, winning a gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

Finnish runners Ville Ritola and Paavo Nurmi, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Finnish runners Ville Ritola and Paavo Nurmi, 1928. Ritola (1896-1982) won five Olympic gold medals and three Olympic silver medals

Chamonix Mont Blanc, 1905. Private Collection

Wrestlers. Artist: Falguiere, Alexandre (1831-1900)
Wrestlers. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

VII Federal Gymnastics Competition, 1907. Artist: Carpanetto, Giovanni Battista (1863-1928)
VII Federal Gymnastics Competition, 1907. From a private collection

Hans Heinrich Sievert, German athlete, 1936. Sievert compteted in the shot put, discus and decathlon at the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles

Karl Schafer, Austrian figure skater, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. Schafer won the mens individual gold medal

Jesse Owens at the end of the 100m at the Berlin Olympic Games, 1936. Owens after winning one of his four gold medals at the games

Javelin thrower JLP01_11_23878_02
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. A portrait of the EPL sponsored javelin thrower Lynn Hayhoe at Copthall Stadium

Long jump JLP01_08_021732
Carlisle, Cumbria. A crowd watching a competitor perform a long jump during a sports day at Laings Carlisle Sports Club. On 19th June 1954 an annual sports day was held at the Sports Club in

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"Unforgettable Moments: A Glimpse into the Athlete's Journey" From the iconic Black Power salute to the solidarity of wearing an OPHR badge, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos made a powerful statement during the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. Australian Peter Norman stood by their side, showcasing unity in the face of adversity. The Boxer of Quirinal, also known as the Terme Boxer, immortalizes strength and determination through its sculpted form. This ancient masterpiece reminds us that athletes have always been revered for their physical prowess. In 1924, Eric Liddell sprinted towards victory in the Olympic 400m race, exemplifying unwavering dedication and faith. His triumph serves as a testament to both his athletic abilities and his unyielding spirit. A Gilbert's artwork "The Athlete Wrestling with a Python" captures the metaphorical struggles faced by athletes throughout history. Just like this wrestling match against a formidable opponent, athletes constantly push themselves beyond their limits to achieve greatness. During the intense wrestling match between Dan Gable from USA and Kikuo Wada from Japan at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, these two competitors showcased not only their technical skills but also their indomitable willpower. England's soccer match in 1966 brought together passionate players who displayed exceptional teamwork and skill on the field. Their dedication to excellence left an everlasting mark on sports history. Jackie Robinson was more than just an outstanding baseball player; he broke barriers as one of America's first African-American major league players. His daring steal home under catcher Andy Seminick's tag symbolized courage amidst racial discrimination. Satchel Paige stands tall among baseball legends for his remarkable talent and perseverance despite facing segregation-era challenges. He proved that true talent knows no boundaries or prejudice.