Athletes Collection (page 7)

Pole leaping at the Agricultural Hall (coloured engraving)
728414 Pole leaping at the Agricultural Hall (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pole leaping at the Agricultural Hall, in Islington, London)

Athletes, Paidotribes, and Herald (engraving)
662757 Athletes, Paidotribes, and Herald (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athletes, Paidotribes, and Herald)

The Diskobolos (engraving)
662747 The Diskobolos (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Diskobolos. Illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy (Boston, 1890)

Athenian red-figure stemless cup, c. 400 BC (ceramic) (see also 278896)
AMQ278897 Athenian red-figure stemless cup, c.400 BC (ceramic) (see also 278896) by Greek, (5th century BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Greek, out of copyright

Rear View of Riace Warrior B (bronze)
ALI322033 Rear View of Riace Warrior B (bronze) by Greek, (5th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Reggio Calabria, Italy; (add.info.: were found by Stefano Mariottini)

Riace Warrior B (bronze)
ALI322032 Riace Warrior B (bronze) by Greek, (5th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Reggio Calabria, Italy; (add.info.: were found by Stefano Mariottini)

Two Men Wrestling (charcoal, pen & ink with wash on paper)
FIT283222 Two Men Wrestling (charcoal, pen & ink with wash on paper) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 23.5x36.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Flemish

Riace Warrior A (bronze)
ALI322028 Riace Warrior A (bronze) by Greek, (5th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Reggio Calabria, Italy; (add.info.: were found by Stefano Mariottini)

Athenian red-figure stemless cup, c. 400 BC (ceramic) (see also 278897)
AMQ278896 Athenian red-figure stemless cup, c.400 BC (ceramic) (see also 278897) by Greek, (5th century BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Greek, out of copyright

Advert for Professor D L Dowds Home Gymnasium (engraving)
609131 Advert for Professor D L Dowds Home Gymnasium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The hopping match on Clapham Common (coloured engraving)
609116 The hopping match on Clapham Common (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hopping match on Clapham Common)

William Gale walking 1, 500 miles in a thousand hours (engraving)
609112 William Gale walking 1, 500 miles in a thousand hours (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Gale walking 1)

The last bare knuckle boxing championship fight in 1889, John L. Sullivan v
PNP379195 The last bare knuckle boxing championship fight in 1889, John L. Sullivan v. Jake Kilrain at Richburg, Mississippi (colour litho) by American School

Two men boxing, from the Animal Locomotion; series, c. 1881 (b / w photo)
473222 Two men boxing, from the Animal Locomotion; series, c.1881 (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; English, out of copyright

Athletes, Irregular, from the Animal Locomotion series, c. 1881 (b / w photo)
473221 Athletes, Irregular, from the Animal Locomotion series, c.1881 (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; English, out of copyright

Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463887 Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Armed Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463886 Armed Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier
LLM463875 Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

The Dromos in Sparta, restored (litho)
STC416103 The Dromos in Sparta, restored (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Marathon organised by Le Petit Journal (colour litho)
2818766 Marathon organised by Le Petit Journal (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marathon organised by Le Petit Journal)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athletes, Wrestling (b / w photo)
6010154 The Human Figure in Motion: Athletes, Wrestling (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athletes, Wrestling)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, bowling at cricket (b / w photo)
6010147 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, bowling at cricket (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, bowling at cricket)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, Walking (b / w photo)
6010126 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, Walking (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, Walking)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, walking with fifty-pound weight in one hand (b / w photo)
6010125 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, walking with fifty-pound weight in one hand (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete)

Basketball, 1906 (crayon, ink & sepia wash on paper)
1767653 Basketball, 1906 (crayon, ink & sepia wash on paper) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 34.3x43.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Runners competing in the half mile race in the Civil Service Sports competition at Stamford Bridge
3637522 Runners competing in the half mile race in the Civil Service Sports competition at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Circus acrobats (engraving)
609558 Circus acrobats (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circus acrobats); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Les Surprenans, athletes (engraving)
609465 Les Surprenans, athletes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Surprenans, athletes); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Circus juggler (engraving)
609321 Circus juggler (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circus juggler); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Les Lutteurs, Les differents publics de Paris, pl. 12, 1854 (colour litho)
621352 Les Lutteurs, Les differents publics de Paris, pl.12, 1854 (colour litho) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wrestlers; ); The Stapleton Collection; French

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, Rowing (b / w photo)
6010156 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, Rowing (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, Rowing)

Apoxyomenos, statue of an athlete scraping sweat and dust off his body with a strigil (engraving)
5216638 Apoxyomenos, statue of an athlete scraping sweat and dust off his body with a strigil (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apoxyomenos)

Mosaic with a scene of fighting gladiators, detail of a gladiator clad in armor
3564916 Mosaic with a scene of fighting gladiators, detail of a gladiator clad in armor by Roman; Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Mosaic with a scene of fighting gladiators)

Gymnastics - The Climbing Stand (engraving)
729165 Gymnastics - The Climbing Stand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gymnastics - The Climbing Stand)

Sketches with a Bombay native regiment (engraving)
728888 Sketches with a Bombay native regiment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches with a Bombay native regiment - an athletic meeting)

Frigerio the worlds first walker (colour litho)
2809119 Frigerio the worlds first walker (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frigerio is the first walker in the world)

The solemn closing of the third Military Gymnastic Championship in Milan (colour litho)
2809012 The solemn closing of the third Military Gymnastic Championship in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The exploits of Hercules - the athletic Apollon at Reichshallen Theatre, Berlin (engraving)
609560 The exploits of Hercules - the athletic Apollon at Reichshallen Theatre, Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Montage of illustrations relating to the University College and Civil Service Athletic Sports (engraving)
609106 Montage of illustrations relating to the University College and Civil Service Athletic Sports (engraving) by English School

Acrobatic musicians: John Lee and Stephen Lee (engraving)
609326 Acrobatic musicians: John Lee and Stephen Lee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Acrobatic musicians)

Circus acrobats (engraving)
609320 Circus acrobats (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circus acrobats); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Gymnasium (engraving)
609120 Gymnasium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gymnasium); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Putting the shot (engraving)
609113 Putting the shot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Universities Athletic Sports, West Brompton)

George Wilson, the celebrated Blackheath pedestrian (engraving)
609111 George Wilson, the celebrated Blackheath pedestrian (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Wilson)

Boxer, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463893 Boxer, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463888 Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

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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.