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Olympics / 1936 / Jesseowens
JESSE OWENS Jesse Owens breaks the 200 metre record
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Berlin Breaks Determination Diagonal Jesse Metre Olympics Record Running Track 1936
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the historic moment of Jesse Owens' triumph at the 1936 Olympics with our Fine Art Print from Mary Evans Picture Library. This iconic image of Jesse Owens breaking the 200-meter record captures the essence of determination, courage, and athletic excellence. Our high-quality Fine Art Prints are perfect for adding a touch of history and inspiration to any space. Each print is meticulously produced using premium materials and printing techniques to ensure vibrant colors and stunning detail. Bring home a piece of sports history and inspire yourself with this timeless masterpiece from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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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This historic photograph captures the electrifying moment when American athlete Jesse Owens shatters the 200-meter world record at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. With determination etched on his face, Owens charges down the diagonal track, leaving a trail of dust in his wake as the ecstatic crowd roars in approval. The date was August 5, 1936, and the stage was the iconic Olympic Stadium. Jesse Owens, a native of Alabama, had already made history by winning the 100-meter and long jump events at the same Olympics, defying the racist beliefs of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime, who had hoped to use the Games to promote their Aryan supremacy ideology. But it was in the 200-meter final that Owens truly cemented his place in history. Breaking the tape in a time of 20.7 seconds, Owens became the first American to win four gold medals in a single Olympic Games. His triumphant performance not only challenged the myth of Aryan superiority but also inspired millions of people around the world, particularly African Americans, to believe in their own abilities and strive for excellence. This powerful image, taken from the stands, offers a unique perspective on one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history. The large crowd, a sea of humanity, is a testament to the universal appeal of sports and the human spirit. The diagonal composition of the photograph, with Owens running diagonally across the frame, adds dynamism and energy to the image, capturing the excitement and emotion of the moment. This photograph is not just a record of a sporting achievement, but a symbol of determination, courage, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.
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