Fine Art Print : Dr. Griffith Pugh
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Dr. Griffith Pugh
Dr. Griffith Pugh, leader of the British medical team for the 1968 Mexico Olympics, peforms high altitude tests, checking an athletes heart readings during a five-minute race. At 7415-feet Mexico City is one of the highest major cities in the world. Date: 1966
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Media ID 14135771
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1966 1968 Altitude Checking Griffith Heart Mexico Olympics Pugh Readings Scientist Test Testing Tests
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of the 1968 Mexico Olympics with our stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of Dr. Griffith Pugh in action. This captivating photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the renowned British medical team leader conducting high-altitude tests during a five-minute race. With his intense focus and determination, Dr. Pugh embodies the spirit of athletic achievement and scientific innovation. Bring this inspiring moment into your home or office as a beautiful and thought-provoking addition to your decor. Order your Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse today and relive the history of the Olympics.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph from the 1960s, Dr. Griffith Pugh, the esteemed leader of the British medical team for the 1968 Mexico Olympics, conducts high-altitude tests on an athlete during a five-minute race. The image was captured in 1966, two years before the historic games that took place in Mexico City, one of the highest major cities in the world, situated at an altitude of 7,415 feet. Dr. Pugh, a renowned scientist and expert in physiology, was dedicated to understanding the effects of altitude on athletes' performance. In the photograph, he meticulously checks the athlete's heart readings as they push themselves to their limits during the race. The tests were crucial in helping the medical team and athletes prepare for the challenges they would face at the Olympics, where the thin air and high altitude could significantly impact their performance. This photograph is a testament to the groundbreaking scientific research that took place during the 1960s, as athletes and scientists sought to push the boundaries of human endurance and adapt to the unique conditions of high-altitude competition. The image also highlights Dr. Pugh's pioneering role in the field of sports science and his significant contributions to the understanding of the physiological effects of altitude on athletic performance. The photograph, with its rich historical context and scientific significance, is an essential addition to any collection focused on sports history, medical research, or the 1968 Mexico Olympics.
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