Finishing Line Collection

Dorando Pietri finishing the first modern Olympic marathon, London, 1908. The marathon at the London Olympics of 1908 was run in ususually hot conditions

London Marathon 1982 Joyce Smith finishing the Marathon - The first woman home

Yellow finish flag on mast flying in the wind by side of road

The Royal London Yacht Club Match, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Royal London Yacht Club Match, 1858. Sailing on the Thames. The race was with third-class boats only, and three prizes were contended for

El Heirie, 1896 July 13, c1896. Creator: Johns Johnston
El Heirie, 1896 July 13, c1896

The Winning Post, from The Grand Steeplechase over Leicestershire, published 1830. Creator: Charles Bentley
The Winning Post, from The Grand Steeplechase over Leicestershire, published 1830

Canadian sprinter Percy Williams, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Canadian sprinter Percy Williams, 1928. Williams (1908-1982) won gold medal in the mens 100m and 200m races at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

American athlete Betty Robinson, winner of the womens 100m, 1928. Creator: Unknown
American athlete Betty Robinson, winner of the womens 100m, 1928. Betty Robinson (1911-1999) was the winner of the first Olympic 100m for women

Annarita Sidoti 10km Walk 01 August 1997 Date: 01 August 1997

Finish of the Paris Cycling Grand Prix (colour litho)
3097397 Finish of the Paris Cycling Grand Prix (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finish of the Paris Cycling Grand Prix)

Maurice Garin (1871-1957) champion of the Paris-Brest race
CHT193542 Maurice Garin (1871-1957) champion of the Paris-Brest race, from Le Petit Journal, 1st September 1901 (colour litho) by French School

The arrival in Paris of the Giro de France competitors, the winner Petit Breton (colour litho)
2815142 The arrival in Paris of the Giro de France competitors, the winner Petit Breton (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brussels-Ostend long distance horse race (colour litho)
2795643 Brussels-Ostend long distance horse race (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brussels-Ostend long distance horse race)

The Paris-Madrid motor race (colour litho)
2782386 The Paris-Madrid motor race (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris-Madrid motor race)

The Grand Stand at Epsom Races, print made by Charles Hunt, 1836 (aquatint)
661033 The Grand Stand at Epsom Races, print made by Charles Hunt, 1836 (aquatint) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epsom Races)

St Philips Boys School annual sports day June 1950

Children carrying their partners on their backs during a horse and jockey style egg and spoon race on the Downs at Epsom where coaches of the children had a holiday away from Peckham

Children race across the finish line of the egg and spoon race on the Downs at Epsom where coaches of the children had a holiday away from Peckham

Bookies stands showing like little banners amongst the crowd at Newcastles Gosforth Park race course on Northumberland Plate Day 27th June 1961

Wetherby Pre-Preparatory School, Annual Sports Day, held at Richmond Rugby Club, Tuesday 27th June 1989. Princess Diana competes in the mothers race

Horse RacingPoint-To-Point - Taking the lead on the post in the Open Ladies Steeplechase, at the post is Miss Gay Walker, who rode April Witch to victory by a head over Octroi riden by Miss

Walter Swinburn wins the Epsom Derby on Sharastani with Dancing Brave in cecond place. 4th June 1986

The 1965 Derby was won by the French colt Sea Bird II. The Irish challenger Meadow Court came second two lengths behind the winner- and third was I Say. M. J

Horse RacingPoint-To-Point - Taking the lead on the post in the Open Ladies Steeplechase, at the post is Miss Gay Walker, who rode April Witch to victory by a head over Octroi riden by Miss

Britains Nick Rose (4) seen here winning the mile from Sean Cahill at the Amoco Games at Crystal Palace. 13th July 1980

Jim Clark takes the checkered flag in his Lotus 23 to win the Martini Rossi Trophy race at Snetterton 29th September 1963 watscan - - 28/05/2010

London Marathon 1988 Ingrid Kristiansen from Norway winning the London Marathon. Finish line

Chris Chataway winning 3 mile event circa 1955

Olympic Games 1948 Finish of the 80 metres hurdles at Wembley Stadium - won by Fanny Blankers Koen from Holland with Maureen Gardner of Great Britain 2nd

Arthur English crosses the finish line to take the chequered flag to win his race against Tom Phillips on the Skid Kids Cycle Track in London 18th May 1952 Published Daily Mirror Page 11 19th May

The Finish, c. 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Finish, c. 1860

Scenes from a Steeplechase: The Winner, ca. 1845. Creator: Henry Thomas Alken
Scenes from a Steeplechase: The Winner; A Steeplechase: The Winner, ca. 1845

Mr Days "The Ugly Buck", and Lord George Bentincks "
Mr Days " The Ugly Buck", and Lord George Bentincks " The Devil to Pay" - Race for 200 Guineas, at Newmarket, 1844

Finish of the Race, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Finish of the Race, 1872. Spectators in the stands at the finishing line of Epsom Derby on Derby Day. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Vale of Aylesbury Steeple Chase, Plate 4, c1836, (c1955). Creators: Charles Hunt, George Hunt
Vale of Aylesbury Steeple Chase, Plate 4, c1836, (c1955). Long Furlong field, horse racing scene after Francis Calcroft Turner. Published by Ariel Press, London W1

Boughera El Ouafi winning the marathon for France, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Boughera El Ouafi winning the marathon for France, 1928. Algerian athlete El Ouafi (1898-1959) competed during the time Algeria was part of France

German sprinter Joachim Büchner, 1928. Creator: Unknown
German sprinter Joachim Bü chner, 1928. Bü chner (1905-1978) won bronze medal in the 400 m event at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

British athlete Douglas Lowe winning the 800 metres in Athletics, 1928. Creator: Unknown
British athlete Douglas Lowe winning the 800 metres in Athletics, 1928. Lowe (1902-1981) was a double Olympic Games champion, winning gold medals at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris

Japanese athlete Kinue Hitomi wins silver medal in the Womens 800 metres, 1928. Hitomi (1907-1931) was the first Japanese woman to win an Olympic medal, winning silver at the 1928 Summer Olympics

Bentley TT of Frank Clement at the finish of the Southsea Speed Carnival, Hampshire
Bentley TT 2996 cc. Event Entry No: 22. Driver: Clement, F.C. Finished: 2nd. 3 litre racing. Streamlined racing body. Place: Southsea Speed Carnival. Date: 23.8.22

Leyland Eight of JG Parry-Thomas at the finish of the Southsea Speed Carnival, Hampshire
Leyland Eight Driver: Thomas, J.G.P. Stripped racing body. Southsea Speed Carnival. Date: 23.8.22

Wolseley 2-seater of LA Illston taking part in the Scottish Light Car Trial, 1922
Wolseley 2 seater 7 hp. 984 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. OK2646. Event Entry No: B-14. Driver: Illston, L.A. Place: Scottish Light Car Trial. Date: 5-10.6.22

Bugatti Type 55 of CI Craig competing at the Bugatti Owners Club Lewes Speed Trials, Sussex, 1937
Bugatti Type 55 1936 2262S cc. Vehicle Reg. No. DPJ4. Event Entry No: 32 Driver: Craig, C.I. Place: B.O.C. Lewes Speed trials. Date: 4.9.37

Frazer-Nash BMW 319 / 55 of CG Fitt at the Bugatti Owners Club Lewes Speed Trials, Sussex, 1937
Frazer-Nash BMW 319/55 1936 1911 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. DHX347. Event Entry No: 12 Driver: Fitt, C.G. Chassis No. 55.023. B.O.C. Lewes Speed trials. Date: 4.9.37

ERA R4C of Raymond Mays winning the JCC International Trophy, Brooklands, Surrey, 1937
ERA R4C 1980S cc. Event Entry No: 8. Driver: Mays, R. Finished: 1st. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. International Trophy. Date: 2.8.37

Bugatti Type 43 of AF Walsham competing in the Bugatti Owners Club Lewes Speed Trials, Sussex, 1937
Bugatti Type 43 2262S cc. Vehicle Reg. No. FMP922. Event Entry No: 5. Driver: Walsham, A.F. Place: B.O.C. Lewes Speed Trials. Date: 4.9.37

Bugatti Type 51 competing in the Bugatti Owners Club Lewes Speed Trials, Sussex, 1937
Bugatti Type 51 2262S cc. Event Entry No: 34. Place: B.O.C. Lewes Speed Trials. Date: 4.9.37

Alta of GE Abecassis winning the Imperial Trophy Formula Libre race at Crystal Palace, London, 1939
Alta 1960S cc. Reg. No. EOY8. Entry No: 18. Driver: Abecassis, G.E. Finished: 1st. Crystal Palace Race Meeting. Date: 26.8.39

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"Crossing the Finish Line: A Celebration of Triumph and Victory" The yellow finish flag flutters proudly in the wind, signaling the end of a race and the beginning of a new chapter. American athlete Betty Robinson, with determination etched on her face, emerges as the victor in the women's 100m race of 1928. Annarita Sidoti sprints towards glory, leaving behind a trail of sweat and dedication on her path to success. The Paris Cycling Grand Prix reaches its climax as cyclists speed towards the finish line, their hearts pounding with adrenaline. Maurice Garin, champion cyclist of the Paris-Brest race, crosses the finish line amidst cheers from an ecstatic crowd. The Giro de France competitors arrive triumphantly in Paris, led by Petit Breton who claims victory after an arduous journey across challenging terrains. In Brussels-Ostend long distance horse race, horses gallop tirelessly towards their destination while spectators eagerly await at the finish line. The Paris-Madrid motor race showcases speed and skill as drivers push themselves to their limits before reaching their ultimate goal - crossing that coveted finish line. Charles Hunt's aquatint captures the excitement at Epsom Races' grand stand as spectators cheer for their favorite horses thundering past them toward victory at full throttle. In "The Finish, " an unknown artist beautifully depicts athletes giving it their all until they reach that moment when exhaustion meets elation at last. Henry Thomas Alken's masterpiece "Scenes from a Steeplechase: The Winner" immortalizes one victorious rider surging ahead over hurdles towards triumph. Mr Days "The Ugly Buck" defies expectations by emerging victorious against all odds while Lord George Bentinck's steed gracefully gallops across that elusive finishing line.