Athletes Collection (page 9)

Greek runners, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463892 Greek runners, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier
LLM463880 Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, published 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438577 Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, published 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Olympic Games (litho)
STC416104 Olympic Games (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Race (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT226041 The Race (engraving) (b/w photo) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

Attic black-figure amphora depicting a foot race, c. 520-500 BC (pottery
AMQ100575 Attic black-figure amphora depicting a foot race, c.520-500 BC (pottery) (for reverse see also: 100570) by Michigan painter (fl.520-500 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Jeffries-Sharkey pictures - under the direction of Wm. A. Brady & Thos
5669761 Jeffries-Sharkey pictures - under the direction of Wm. A. Brady & Thos. O Rourke, 1899 (litho) by American School

Illustration for Around the World with a Camera (b / w photo)
6002656 Illustration for Around the World with a Camera (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Athletes using various techniques at the start of the mens 100 metres at the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece
6000188 Athletes using various techniques at the start of the mens 100 metres at the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, 1896 (coloured photo) by Greek Photographer

The Human Figure in Motion: Athletes, Fencing (b / w photo)
6010155 The Human Figure in Motion: Athletes, Fencing (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athletes, Fencing)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, heaving a 20-pound rock (b / w photo)
6010150 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, heaving a 20-pound rock (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, heaving a 20-pound rock)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, turning a back somersault (b / w photo)
6010143 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, turning a back somersault (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, turning a back somersault)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, standing broad jump (b / w photo)
6010140 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, standing broad jump (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, standing broad jump)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, running and picking up a ball (b / w photo)
6010135 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, running and picking up a ball (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, running and picking up a ball)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, descending an stairway (b / w photo)
6010132 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, descending an stairway (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, descending an stairway)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, carrying seventy-five pound boulder (b / w photo)
6010130 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, carrying seventy-five pound boulder (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete)

Athletic Sports at Grasmere, the Guides Race, rounding the Flag on Silver Howe (engraving)
1624947 Athletic Sports at Grasmere, the Guides Race, rounding the Flag on Silver Howe (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The great prize-fight between Morrissey and the Benicia Boy at Long Point
1144569 The great prize-fight between Morrissey and the Benicia Boy at Long Point, Canada West - the commencement of the fight, pub

Athenian red-figure cup; depiction a trainer with wrestlers and other athletes
1216357 Athenian red-figure cup; depiction a trainer with wrestlers and other athletes, 480 BC (ceramic) by Greek, (5th century BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Doric girl of Ancient Greece, the winner of a running race (engraving)
5216619 Doric girl of Ancient Greece, the winner of a running race (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doric girl of Ancient Greece)

Sculpture at the Royal Academy, 1891, Athlete Wrestling with a Python (b / w photo)
5208877 Sculpture at the Royal Academy, 1891, Athlete Wrestling with a Python (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sculpture at the Royal Academy)

Atlas, the society athletes (b / w photo)
3656840 Atlas, the society athletes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atlas, the society athletes)

On Goal, 1886-87 (bronze)
899159 On Goal, 1886-87 (bronze) by Boucher, Alfred (1850-1934); Musee Municipal, Boulogne-Billancourt, France; (add.info.: Au but, or Purpose)

The Finish of the Mile Race, a Dead Heat (engraving)
1059020 The Finish of the Mile Race, a Dead Heat (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Finish of the Mile Race, a Dead Heat)

The Oxford and Yale Universities Athletic Sports at the Queens Club Grounds, West Kensington
1107493 The Oxford and Yale Universities Athletic Sports at the Queens Club Grounds, West Kensington, the Yale Team (b/w photo) by English photographer

Force of desire
Jure Kravanja

The Finishers
Gerard Jonkman

Monochrome Figure Study
Brennan Finighan - EFIAP FAPS

Athlete Steve Cram Steve Cram in action 1 May 1994 circa

Athlete Steve Cram Steve Cram in action 1 July 1989 circa

Athlete Steve Cram Steve Cram leads the way in a mid-race at Durham 30 December 1989

Athlete Steve Cram Steve Cram in the Elswick Road Race 24 March 1989

Athlete Steve Cram Steve Cram during a 3. 37
Athlete Steve Cram Steve Cram during a 3.37.6 1500m race at Gateshead 6 July 1983, to book himself a ticket to the World Championships in Helsinki

Athlete Steve Cram Steve Cram streaks for the line in the invitation mile at the Jarrow and Hebburn Round Table sports day 15 July 1978

The Prince and Princess Michael of Kent Princess Michael of Kent was in the region to officially open the Disabled Ex-services Invitation World Games at Gateshead International Stadium 7 September

The Prince and Princess Michael of Kent Princess Michael of Kent was in the region to officially open the Disabled Ex-services Invitation World Games at Gateshead International Stadium 7 September

Athletic meeting and British International relay trials at Stanley Park arena in Blackpool. Dorothy Hyman (No 2) after taking over the baton in the 4 x 110 yards ladies relay trials

Members of the Great Britain Olympic team arriving in West Germany for the games August 1972 P005736

Olympic Games 1964. Standing L to R - Bill Barry, John Russell and Hugh Wandell-Yerburgh. Sitting L to R - Tim Graham, Dorothy Hyman, Daphine Arden and Tony Morgan. P005738

M. A. Rawson of Great Britain winning the 880 yds international, from K. H
M.A. Rawson of Great Britain winning the 880 yds international, from K.H. Kruse, of EastGermany (no 1), with L. Szentgali, of Hungary (no 5) who finished 3rd. May 1959 P009558

Olympic Games 1976 The first semi final of the 800m left to right Ivo Vandamme, Sriram Singh, Steve Ovett, Alberto Juantorena and James Robinson. July 1976 76 4344H 15a

LAWRENCE MYERS, ATHLETE
Lawrence Lon E. Myers was one of the greatest runners of the 19th century, winning 15 American National titles and holding three world records between 1880-1888. Date: 1858 - 1899

DEERFOOT, US RUNNER 1861
Deerfoot, the native American runner. Date: 1861

TWO RUNNERS RACE C1878
Two rather stiff-looking athletes race each other. Date: circa 1878

PERSIAN GYMNASTS
Persian athletes exercise to the accompaniment of music Date: circa 1835

OLYMPIC PARADE 1928
Athletes taking part in the parade during the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Date: 1928

Hurdle race in Brompton
A hurdle race in Brompton, London. Date: 1871

Liverpool - Jops Cymro Group - aA Sports event
Liverpool - Jops Cymro Group - aA (Amateur Athletics Association) Sports event in 1911 in Liverpool. Officials and competitors. Date: 1911

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"Unforgettable Moments of Athletic Triumph: From the Olympic 400m Race Finish in 1924 to Roger Bannister's Mile Record Break" In a burst of sheer determination, Eric Liddell crosses the finish line at the Olympic 400m race in 1924, etching his name into history. Witnessing strength personified, Atlas and Vulcana captivate audiences with their awe-inspiring feats at the music hall as strongman and strongwoman. Eric Liddell radiates pure joy as he celebrates his Olympic victory at Edinburgh University, inspiring generations with his unwavering faith and athletic prowess. Seven champion divers gracefully dive into the waters of Los Angeles, showcasing their incredible skill and precision. Reggie Walker dominates the athletics arena with lightning speed, leaving spectators breathless as he sprints towards victory. Frank Wykoff leaves an indelible mark on the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic stadium as he blazes through the track like a comet, setting records that stand for decades to come. The Wrestlers statue stands tall, a testament to ancient Greek athleticism and physical prowess captured in timeless marble beauty (b/w photo). Transported back in time, we witness discus throwing in Ancient Greece through a vividly colored engraving - an art form intertwined with sport since antiquity. With grit and determination etched on his face, Roger Bannister breaks through barriers to become the first man ever to run a mile under four minutes (b/w photo). Relive history's famous battle between Richard Humphreys and Daniel Mendoza on January 9th, 1788 - an epic clash that forever changed boxing's landscape (pub). Amidst cheers from adoring fans at Antwerp Olympics Games lies a group of talented ladies fiercely competing in singles tennis matches - breaking stereotypes along the way.