Athletics Track Collection

Durham County Cricket Ground 28528_054
Durham County Cricket Ground, County Durham, 2014

Volunteer games at Liverpool, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Volunteer games at Liverpool, 1862. A grand Festival...[was held] by the Liverpool Athletic Club at the Mount Vernon Parade-ground, on which occasion the champion's gold enamel medal

On your marks JLP01_08_073945
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. Men poised at the starting line of a track event, with spectators in stands beyond, at the annual Laing Sports Day held at Copthall Stadium

Finished JLP01_08_073948
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. A competitor collapsed on the ground after finishing a race held during the annual Laing Sports Day at Copthall Stadium

Arthur Duffey, American athlete, running a race, 1902. Artist: Edwin Levick
Arthur Duffey, American athlete, running a race, 1902. Duffey (1879-1955) competed in the 100 metres at the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris, finishing fourth

View of the first modern Olympic Games in Athens, 1896

Running the half mile at the Civil Service Sports day, Stamford Bridge, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)

Stadium, Delphi, Greece, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
Stadium, Delphi, Greece, 1937. Ancient Greek sports track built in the 5th century BC and used for the Pythian Games. Illustration from Das Mittelmeer: Landschaft

The finish of the marathon, Olympic Games, London, 1908, (c1920). Dorando Pietri of Italy, the first runner to enter the stadium, collapsed several times and ran the wrong way

Olympic stadium, Athens, 1906, (1936). As well as the inaugural games of the modern era in 1896, Athens hosted a further games, known as the Intercalated Games, in 1906

100 metres sprint race at the Olympic Games, Athens, 1896, (1936). A scene from the first Olympics of the modern era. A print from Olympia 1936, Die Olympischen Spiele 1936, Volume I

Olympic Stadium, Athens. The stadium was restored for the first Olympic Games of the modern era, held in 1896

Athletics track, athletes running around track, hurdles in place, areas for shotput, javeline

Oscar Pistorius, South African athlete
Oscar Pistorius (born 1986), South African athlete and double amputee, running in the heats of the 4 x 400 meters relay race at the 2011 Athletics World Championships

Paralympic sprinters, London 2012
Paralympic sprinters, including Brazils Alan Oliveira (left), lining up before the mens 100m T44 at the 14th Summer Paralympics in London. Photographed in London, UK on the 5th September 2012

Drugs in sport. Conceptual computer illustration of drug abuse in sport, showing athletes running around a running track on a drug capsule

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Athletics: A Journey through Time and Triumphs" Step onto the hallowed grounds of Durham County Cricket Ground, where history echoes in every stride. From the iconic image of Arthur Duffey, an American athlete blazing across the track in 1902, captured by artist Edwin Levick, to witnessing the birth of modern Olympic Games in Athens back in 1896 - this is where legends are made. Transport yourself to Stamford Bridge, London during a Civil Service Sports day in 1926-1927. Feel your heart race as you imagine running alongside those athletes competing fiercely for victory on that half-mile stretch. The stadium at Delphi, Greece beckons with its timeless allure; created by artist Martin Hurlimann in 1937, it stands as a testament to human perseverance and architectural brilliance. The finish line at the marathon event during the London Olympic Games of 1908 comes alive before your eyes. Picture yourself amidst roaring crowds and adrenaline-fueled runners pushing their limits towards glory. And let's not forget about Athens' own Olympic Stadium - witness its grandeur both in 1906 and again during a momentous year like 1936. Travel further back to witness history unfold right before you: watch intently as sprinters dash down the track at Athens' inaugural Olympics held way back in 1896 - an event that would forever shape athletic competitions worldwide. Finally, take flight above Norwich City circa 1926 with an aerial view that captures both beauty and raw energy emanating from within these sporting arenas. These snapshots encapsulate more than just physical prowess; they embody dedication, passion, unity – everything that makes athletics so captivating. So step onto this illustrious athletics track and immerse yourself into a world where dreams become reality – one stride at a time.