Athleticism Collection

Athletic young man in shorts with ball lying on a stone floor

Athlete physiology, artwork
Athlete physiology. Computer artwork of a male athlete, with enlargements to show the important physiological enhancements typical of most athletes

Young man in a suit and without shirt lying on a couch

Young man in a suit and without shirt kneeling on a couch

Man with a naked torso wearing long underwear in a horse barn sitting on bales of hay

Jesse Owens at the start of the 200 metres at the Berlin Olympic Games, 1936. Owens setting off on the way to one of his four gold medals at the 1936 games

Statue of a discus thrower, from the Clementino Museum, historical Rome, Italy
7278266 Statue of a discus thrower, from the Clementino Museum, historical Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of a discus thrower, from the Clementino Museum, historical Rome, Italy)

The Olympiads in Athens: the race of the chariots, the throwing of disc and the boxing, 1819 (engraving)
FGL5461705 The Olympiads in Athens: the race of the chariots, the throwing of disc and the boxing, 1819 (engraving); (add.info.: Olympic Games)

Ancient Greek sports (engraving)
8635021 Ancient Greek sports (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek sports. Illustration from Hellas)

Championship in Athletics (b/w photo)
8658134 Championship in Athletics (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Championship in Athletics)

Woman athlete throwing the javelin, 1912 (b/w photo)
8626517 Woman athlete throwing the javelin, 1912 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman athlete throwing the javelin, 1912)

Ancient Olympic Games held in the honour of Zeus. Runners competing in a foot race. Early 20th century illustration
537614 Ancient Olympic Games held in the honour of Zeus. Runners competing in a foot race. Early 20th century illustration.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Running in Ancient Greece, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4860696 Running in Ancient Greece, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Athletics in antiquitis. Running in Ancient Greece)

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)

Panatenaic amphora, 400 bc (pottery)
UIG5415979 Panatenaic amphora, 400 bc (pottery); (add.info.: Black-figure decoration, depicting three athletes running in sport competition. Dated aorund 400 BC)

Ancient Greek discus thrower (engraving)
8635063 Ancient Greek discus thrower (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek discus thrower. Illustration from Hellas)

Alfred Lyttelton, English politician and sportsman (colour litho)
8664058 Alfred Lyttelton, English politician and sportsman (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Lyttelton (1857-1913), English politician and sportsman

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)

Finish line of the race at the Olympic Games, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4860808 Finish line of the race at the Olympic Games, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Salute runners at the finish line of the race at the Olympic Games, Ancient Greece)

Pattern 7 sport cycler
Justyna Jaszke

Pattern 8 sport skateboarder
Justyna Jaszke

Boys from Mayo College and Aitcheson College during the Inter-College Athletic Meeting, March 1906 (b/w photo)
8673344 Boys from Mayo College and Aitcheson College during the Inter-College Athletic Meeting, March 1906 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

At the Horst Show, the High Jump (litho)
8670312 At the Horst Show, the High Jump (litho) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Horst Show, the High Jump)

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)

Boy pole vaulting (colour litho)
8635895 Boy pole vaulting (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy pole vaulting)

Boys running (colour litho)
8635887 Boys running (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys running)

Advertisement for The American Legion (colour litho)
8677462 Advertisement for The American Legion (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French runner in the marathon at the Athens Olympic Games, 1896
3480818 French runner in the marathon at the Athens Olympic Games, 1896; (add.info.: French runner in the marathon at the Athens Olympic Games 1896.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Young man playing ice hockey on frozen Lake Sils at sunset, Graubunden, Engadine, Switzerland (MR)

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

Cheerful young man jumping into the sea at sunset, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Kitesurf flying on ocean waves at Sotavento beach (Playa de Sotavento de Jandia), Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain

Young athlete in white briefs

The Hoffman Girls performing webbing act, London Hippodrome
The eighteen Gertrude Hoffman Girls performing their extraordinary acrobatic webbing act at the London Hippodrome, Leap Year, in 1924. Date: 1924

Jesse Owens at the start of the 200 metres at the Berlin Olympic Games, 1936. Owens setting off on the way to one of his four gold medals at the 1936 games

Forrest Towns, American Olympic champion in the 110 metres hurdles, 1936. A print from Olympia 1936, Die Olympischen Spiele 1936, Volume II, Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Hamburg, 1936

In Battersea Park, 1911. An example of Darwinism in everday life. A nursemaid wheeling Master Jones, son of a famous cricketer, in his pram in Battersea Park, London

Ancient Olympic Games: the relay race, 1922. Competitors had to keep alight the flame and hand it to their fellows.This reconstruction shows a runner protecting the flame with his shield

A Foot Race at the Olympian Games, Ancient Greece. Artist: Archibald Webb
A Foot Race at the Olympian Games, Ancient Greece. The Olympian Games, the great Greek athletic festival in honour of Zeus

Bare-chested man in jeans

Bare-chested man in jeans, kneeling

Athletic man, chest, front, chest, abdomen

Athletic man, back, shoulders

Man with a naked torso wearing long underwear with a dog in a horse barn sitting on bales of hay

Man with a naked torso wearing a pair of jeans

Naked man holding a blank sign in his hands

Athletic man, early 30s, bare-chested
Athletic man, early 30 s, bare-chested

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"Athleticism: A Celebration of Strength, Grace, and Passion" From the stone floors to the grand arenas, athleticism takes many forms, and is embodied by a young man in shorts, his physique radiating power as he holds a ball with determination. The artwork captures the essence of athlete physiology, showcasing their dedication and discipline. In contrast, we see a young man in a suit lounging on a couch without his shirt. His relaxed posture hints at the strength that lies beneath his professional exterior. Another image shows him kneeling on the same couch, exuding confidence and poise. Amidst bales of hay in a horse barn sits another figure - bare-chested and wearing long underwear. This unconventional setting highlights how athleticism transcends boundaries; it can thrive even amidst rustic surroundings. Jesse Owens stands tall at the start line during the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games - an iconic moment frozen in time. His poised stance reflects not only physical prowess but also resilience against adversity. The joyous leap into the sea at sunset captures both freedom and agility. In Stone Town, Zanzibar's shores, this cheerful young man embodies athleticism's ability to connect us with nature's elements. On frozen Lake Sils at sunset in Graubunden's Engadine region, ice hockey becomes an art form as this young man glides effortlessly across its icy surface. Athleticism merges with grace against nature's breathtaking backdrop. Dropping into a skateboarding bowl casts shadows that symbolize pushing limits and embracing challenges head-on – an embodiment of athletic spirit that thrives on adrenaline-fueled pursuits. Kitesurfing atop ocean waves at Sotavento beach showcases how athleticism dances harmoniously with water's rhythm – harnessing its power for exhilarating feats while maintaining control over unpredictable forces. The Hoffman Girls' webbing act mesmerizes audiences under London Hippodrome’s spotlight – their acrobatic display intertwining strength, flexibility, and artistry. Athleticism becomes a captivating performance.