Olympic Games Collection (page 2)

Oly1948-London-Stadium
Aerial view of the Wembley stadium during the London 1948 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by - / AFP)

The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Ancora went on to win gold medal in the 1920 Antwerp Olympics

Italian national football team, Berlin Olympics, 1936. Italy won the gold medal, beating Austria in the final. A print from Olympia 1936, Die Olympischen Spiele 1936, Volume II

Athletes Frank Wykoff, Paul Hanni, Ralph Metcalfe and Jesse Owens, Berlin Olympics, 1936. Americans Owens, Metcalfe and Wykoff finished first

Great Britains bronze medal-winning 4x100m relay team - 1984 Los Angeles Olympics
Athletics - 1984 Los Angeles Olympics - Womens 4 x 100m Relay Medal Presentation The Great Britain team with their bronze medals in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Olympic Games Moscow 1980 Gymnastics The Beam. Melita of Romania

Wilma Rudolph (USA) in the 100m finals at the Olympic Games, Rome 1960 1st September 1960

Official poster for the XX Olympic Winter Games 2006 in Turin. Artist: Riboli, Stefano
Official poster for the XX Olympic Winter Games 2006 in Turin. Private Collection

The victorious GB coxed four returning to the dock after the medal ceremony
Rowing - 1984 Los Angeles Olympics - Mens Coxed Fours Final Great Britains gold medal winning team celebrate after winning the race at Lake Casitas, Los Padres National Forest, California

1988 Seoul Olympics: Opening Ceremony
1988 Seoul Olympics - Opening Ceremony Hockey player Ian Taylor carries the flag for Great Britain, with Dick Palmer, President of the British Olympic Association (BOA)

London 1908 Olympic Games One of the earliest Olympic dramas to be captured on film. Pietri Dorando is helped after he collapses just before crossing the finishing line in the 1908 Olympic Marathon

Olympic Games 1948 Finish of the 80 metres hurdles at Wembley Stadium - won by Fanny Blankers Koen from Holland with Maureen Gardner of Great Britain 2nd

Triumphant Athlete, 1813. Found in the Collection of Accademia di San Luca

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

Olympic Games at Antwerp A group of some of the ladies playing in the ladies singles. Mlle Suzanne Lenglen ( France ), Mlle Elisabeth D Ayen ( Belgium ), Mrs McNair ( Great Britain )

Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games Daley Thompson Decathlon Athlete wearing tshirt with the slogan " is the worlds 2nd greatest athlete gay

Ancient Greek Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece

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)

Members of the French and Greek Fencing teams at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo)
7078892 Members of the French and Greek Fencing teams at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

Summer Olympics at the Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece 1896 (b/w photo)
7078888 Summer Olympics at the Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece 1896 (b/w photo); Prismatic Pictures

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)

Walking, H H Whitlock (b/w photo)
8671544 Walking, H H Whitlock (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walking, H H Whitlock)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The first Olympic Winter Games, luge with spectators in uniform, 1924
LUX4811386 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The first Olympic Winter Games, luge with spectators in uniform, 1924; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

Hermes of Olympia, 1896 (engraving)
LEG4339425 Hermes of Olympia, 1896 (engraving); (add.info.: Hermes of Olympia or Hermes carrying Dyonisos as a child (representation of the sculpture attributed to Praxitele)

Pierre de Coubertin, c.1896 (b/w photo)
1708461 Pierre de Coubertin, c.1896 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Charles Pierre de Fredy, Baron de Coubertin (1 January 1863 - 2 September 1937)

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

JO de Chamonix, 1924
2035083 JO de Chamonix, 1924; (add.info.: Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: skating: Belgian couple Herbus and WaGerman); Spaarnestad Photo

Ancient Olympic Games, running events, 1885 (engraving)
ELD4932770 Ancient Olympic Games, running events, 1885 (engraving); (add.info.: Ancient Greece: Ancient Olympic Games, running events Engraving from "History of the world" by Ridpath 1885)

Disc launcher athlete at the Olympic Games in Athenes (Greece) in 1896. Lithograph from 19th century illustration
NWI4961664 Disc launcher athlete at the Olympic Games in Athenes (Greece) in 1896. Lithograph from 19th century illustration.; (add.info)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The first Olympic Winter Games
LUX4811380 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The first Olympic Winter Games, competitions with spectators in uniform, 1924; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: bobsleigh
2035086 Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: bobsleigh; (add.info.: Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: bobsleigh); Spaarnestad Photo

Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: skating
2035085 Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: skating; (add.info.: Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: skating); Spaarnestad Photo

Chariot racing at the Olympic Games (engraving)
8635022 Chariot racing at the Olympic Games (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chariot racing at the Olympic Games, 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)

Ancient Greek Olympic Games. The Winner Of The Chariot Race Is Saluted And Offered The Champion's Crown
UIG5420462 Ancient Greek Olympic Games. The Winner Of The Chariot Race Is Saluted And Offered The Champion's Crown, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: After A Work By De Courten)

The construction site of the Panathenic Stadium Athenes (Greece) for the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896
NWI4961768 The construction site of the Panathenic Stadium Athenes (Greece) for the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896

Coronation of Olympic Games champion in Ancient Greece, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4858040 Coronation of Olympic Games champion in Ancient Greece, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Coronation of Olympic Games champion in Ancient Greece)

Olympic Champions at the Stadium, July 1908 (litho)
8634863 Olympic Champions at the Stadium, July 1908 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Olympic Champions at the Stadium, July 1908)

The Foot-Race with the Shield (engraving)
8655231 The Foot-Race with the Shield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Foot-Race with the Shield)

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)

Olympia, Greece, At The Time Of The Ancient Olympic Games, 1880 (engraving)
UIG5420460 Olympia, Greece, At The Time Of The Ancient Olympic Games, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona, 1880)

Athletes from Ancient Greece: Young men practicing in the dromos of ancient Sparta
NWI4858180 Athletes from Ancient Greece: Young men practicing in the dromos of ancient Sparta. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Athletes from Ancient Greece)

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)

Athena Nike in front of the Acropolis of Athens - Illustrated sticker for the International Olympic Games in Athens
LEG4339423 Athena Nike in front of the Acropolis of Athens - Illustrated sticker for the International Olympic Games in Athens (Greece)

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)

Greece, Athenes: construction of the Olympic Games stadium at the foot of the Acropolis, 1890
LUX4800807 Greece, Athenes: construction of the Olympic Games stadium at the foot of the Acropolis, 1890; (add.info.: Greece)

The Spartan Runner Ladas Falling Dead at the Feet of the Judges as they Present him with the Palm of Victory at
CHT217686 The Spartan Runner Ladas Falling Dead at the Feet of the Judges as they Present him with the Palm of Victory at Olympia, 1906 (litho) (b/w photo) by Bennett

Olympia, site of the Antiquite Olympic Games, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4860716 Olympia, site of the Antiquite Olympic Games, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Ancient Greece: Olympia, site of the Antiquite Olympic Games)

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"Iconic Moments and Unforgettable Triumphs: A Glimpse into the Olympic Games" In 1968, during the Olympic Games in Mexico City, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos made a powerful statement by raising their fists in the Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies. Their act of protest against racial inequality resonated worldwide, while Australian Peter Norman stood beside them wearing an OPHR badge in solidarity. Fast forward to 1984 at the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where Sebastian Coe led a pack of talented athletes including Steve Cram and Steve Ovett in a thrilling 1500m final. The intensity was palpable as they pushed themselves to their limits on that iconic track. The year 1988 brought us another unforgettable moment at the Seoul Olympics with the highly anticipated Men's 100m Final. As sprinters from around the world lined up, anticipation filled the air before one athlete emerged victorious, etching his name into history. Sebastian Coe and Steve Cram once again captivated audiences as they entered the home straight during that same 1500m final at the '84 Los Angeles Olympics. Their fierce rivalry showcased not only their incredible athletic abilities but also their unwavering determination to claim gold. But it wasn't just track events that stole our hearts; figure skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean wowed spectators with their mesmerizing performance in February '84, securing Great Britain's gold medal. Their flawless routine left an indelible mark on ice skating history. Meanwhile, men's hockey teams battled it out fiercely for glory at both '84 Los Angeles Olympics and '88 Seoul Olympics. The sheer passion displayed on every inch of those fields created moments of pure exhilaration for fans across nations. In combat sports like boxing, Neil Adams represented his country proudly at '84 Los Angeles Olympics while Lennox Lewis faced off against Riddick Bowe in a gripping match at the '88 Seoul Olympics.