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Poster Print : Allan Wells wins 100m gold at the 1980 Moscow Olympics
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Allan Wells wins 100m gold at the 1980 Moscow Olympics
Athletics - 1980 Moscow Olympics - Mens 100 metres Final
Great Britains Allan Wells (nearest camera) wins the gold medal in the Grand Arena of the Central Lenin Stadium, Moscow, USSR.
He tied with Cubas Silvio Leonard (lane 1 out of shot) in a time of 10.25 but won in a photo-finish
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Media ID 5793360
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints, featuring the iconic moment of Allan Wells' triumph at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Witness the thrill of the finish as Wells crosses the line to win the gold medal in the Mens 100 metres Final. Captured by Colorsport / Andrew Cowie of Colorsport Images, this stunning photograph perfectly encapsulates the excitement and energy of the Grand Arena of the Central Lenin Stadium during this historic event. Bring the spirit of the 1980 Moscow Olympics into your home or office with this beautifully printed and framed poster, a must-have for any sports fan or collector.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 40.1cm (23.4" x 15.8")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this iconic photo print, we witness the historic moment when Allan Wells, representing Great Britain, triumphantly clinches the gold medal in the men's 100 meters final at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. The Grand Arena of the Central Lenin Stadium in Moscow, USSR serves as a grand backdrop for this thrilling race. With his unwavering determination and lightning-fast speed, Wells sprints towards victory with incredible intensity. In an exhilarating finish that leaves spectators on edge, he ties with Cuba's Silvio Leonard in a time of 10.25 seconds. However, it is through a nail-biting photo-finish that Wells ultimately emerges as the champion. Captured by Colorsport photographer Andrew Cowie, this image immortalizes not only Wells' remarkable athletic prowess but also his indomitable spirit and resilience. As he crosses the finish line closest to the camera lens, one can almost feel his sheer joy and elation radiating from within. This photograph encapsulates both the euphoria of sporting achievement and its ability to transcend borders and unite nations under a shared love for competition. It stands as a testament to human potential and serves as an enduring reminder of Allan Wells' extraordinary feat at one of history's most prestigious sporting events – forever etched into Olympic lore.
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