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Calgary Olympics - Bobsleigh
Bobsleigh - 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics - Mens Four Training
The Jamaica team - Dudley Stokes, Devon Harris, Michael White, Chris Stokes - during the start phase in training at the Canada Olympic Park, Calgary.
It was the first time Jamaica had entered the Winter Olympics in any sport. In their third run in the competition proper their bob overturned and slid down the track with the crew members? helmets scraping the ice wall. Thankfully the team were unhurt, and the image of them walking across the finish line alongside their bobsleigh became one of the enduring sights of the 1988 Olympics. Later their story was the loose basis for the film Cool Runnings
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Media ID 9142977
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17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.1cm x 24.4cm (6.7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This iconic print captures a historic moment in sports history - the Jamaican bobsleigh team's debut at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. In this image, Dudley Stokes, Devon Harris, Michael White, and Chris Stokes can be seen during the intense start phase of their training at Canada Olympic Park. The significance of this photograph lies not only in its representation of determination and teamwork but also in the incredible journey these athletes embarked upon. It marked Jamaica's first-ever participation in the Winter Olympics, defying all odds and expectations. However, it was not without its challenges. During one of their runs in the actual competition, disaster struck as their bob overturned and careened down the track with their helmets scraping against the unforgiving ice wall. Miraculously, all team members emerged unscathed from this heart-stopping incident. Yet it was their unwavering spirit that truly captured hearts worldwide. The enduring image of them walking across the finish line alongside their bobsleigh symbolized resilience and triumph over adversity. This remarkable story would later inspire an acclaimed film called "Cool Runnings" which showcased both humor and inspiration to audiences around the globe. Preserved by Colorsport Images photographer Stewart Fraser, this print serves as a testament to human perseverance and unity amidst seemingly insurmountable challenges.
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