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1972 Munich Olympics - Mens 20km Walk
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1972 Munich Olympics - Mens 20km Walk
Athletics - 1972 Munich Olympics - Mens 20km Walk
From left to right in the Olympiastadion, Munich, West Germany: West Germanys Bernd Kannenberg (#372), USSRs Nikolay Smaga (#959), East Germanys Peter Frenkel (#326), Great Britains Paul Nihill (#301), and USSRs Volodymyr Holubnychy (#935).
Frenkel won the gold and Holubnychy the silver, with Smega fifth and Nihill sixth, while Kannenberg did not finish the race
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This print captures a historic moment from the 1972 Munich Olympics - the Men's 20km Walk. The Olympiastadion in Munich, West Germany sets the stage for an intense competition among five remarkable athletes. From left to right, we see Bernd Kannenberg representing West Germany (#372), Nikolay Smaga from the USSR (#959), Peter Frenkel proudly representing East Germany (#326), Paul Nihill showcasing his talent for Great Britain (#301), and Volodymyr Holubnychy also hailing from the USSR (#935). In this iconic race, Peter Frenkel emerges as the victor, claiming the gold medal with sheer determination and skill. Right behind him is Volodymyr Holubnychy, who secures a well-deserved silver medal. Meanwhile, Nikolay Smaga finishes fifth and Paul Nihill crosses the line in sixth place. The intensity of this photograph lies not only in capturing these extraordinary athletes but also in highlighting their representation of different nations during a time of political tension between East and West. It serves as a reminder that even amidst fierce competition, sports can bring people together on one common ground. Preserved by Colorsport Images, this powerful image immortalizes these incredible individuals who dedicated themselves to their craft while symbolizing unity through athletic excellence at one of history's most memorable Olympic Games.
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