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OLYMPICS / 1948 / 5000 METRE
Gaston Rieff (Belgium) sets the 5000 metre record
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Media ID 619730
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1948 5000 Gaston Maroon Metre Muscles Olympic Olympics Record Running Sets Shorts Games
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the breathtaking "OLYMPICS / 1948 / 5000 METRE" canvas print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image captures the historic moment of Gaston Rieff (Belgium) setting the 5000 metre record at the 1948 London Olympics. Relive the thrill of the games with this stunning, high-quality canvas print. Its vibrant colours and detailed textures bring the energy and excitement of the Olympics right into your home or office. Order yours today and let this inspiring piece of sports history become a cherished addition to your space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historic photograph captures the moment when Gaston Rieff of Belgium set the new 5000-metre record at the 1948 Olympics. The image, taken during the men's 5000-metre final on August 10, 1948, at the Wembley Stadium in London, shows Rieff in the final stages of the race, his powerful muscles straining as he pushes himself towards the finish line. The maroon tracksuit and shorts he wears are a stark contrast to the lush green of the infield, and the sea of spectators in the grandstands behind him add to the sense of excitement and anticipation. The 1948 Olympics, also known as the "Austerity Games," were held in the aftermath of World War II and marked the first time the event was held outside of Europe. Despite the challenges of post-war reconstruction, the games were a symbol of hope and resilience, and the athletic achievements of competitors like Rieff were a testament to the human spirit. Rieff's record-breaking performance in the 5000-metre final was a significant moment in Olympic history. He finished the race in 14 minutes and 49.6 seconds, shaving over 16 seconds off the previous record set by Sweden's Gunnar Hökmark in 1936. Rieff's victory was a source of great pride for Belgium, and his achievement remains an enduring symbol of the country's rich athletic heritage.
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