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Photographic Print : Olympic Games 1948 Finish of the 80 metres hurdles at Wembley Stadium - won by Fanny
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Olympic Games 1948 Finish of the 80 metres hurdles at Wembley Stadium - won by Fanny
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 and Shirley Strickland of Australia 3rd - Fanny Blankers Koen a dutch housewife won four Golds at the London Olympics (100m 200m 80m hurdles and 4x100 relay) Sport Womens Athletics Hurdles Action
Olympic Games 1948 1940s
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McNeill / Sunday Pictorial
mirrorpix
Wembley
Greater London
England
WA*2202824
Media ID 21256991
© Mirrorpix
1948 Core58 Og2012 Olympic Games The Netherlands
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Relive history with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Print of the Olympic Games 1948 Finish of the 80 metres hurdles at Wembley Stadium. Witness the thrilling moment when Fanny Blankers-Koen, a Dutch athlete, crossed the finish line to win the gold medal, leaving Maureen Gardner of Great Britain in second place. This iconic image from the Sunday Pictorial archives is a must-have for sports enthusiasts, history buffs, and collectors. Bring a piece of Olympic history into your home with our high-quality print, perfect for display in your office, living room, or den. Order now and experience the excitement of the past!
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 30.5cm (8" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the exhilarating moment of the finish line at the 80 meters hurdles event during the 1948 Olympic Games held at Wembley Stadium. Fanny Blankers Koen, a remarkable Dutch housewife turned athlete, emerged victorious in this intense race, securing her place in history as one of the greatest female athletes of all time. With sheer determination and incredible skill, Fanny not only won this particular race but also went on to claim four gold medals at the London Olympics. Her exceptional performance included victories in the 100 meters, 200 meters, 80 meters hurdles, and even as part of the Netherlands' triumphant 4x100 relay team. In this iconic image frozen in time from that historic day, we witness Fanny's unwavering focus as she crosses the finish line ahead of Maureen Gardner from Great Britain who secured second place and Shirley Strickland from Australia who finished third. The intensity and passion displayed by these extraordinary women exemplify their dedication to their craft and inspire generations to come. As we delve into our memory lane through this remarkable photograph captured by McNeill for Sunday Pictorial, it serves as a powerful reminder of how sports can transcend boundaries and empower individuals to achieve greatness against all odds.
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