Hurdle Collection

Girl Show Jumper
A happy girl Show Jumping with her horse over a hurdle. Date: early 1950s

Hurdlers / Nos Loisirs
Two men jump a hurdle

Inglis Drever & Graham Lee Ladbrokes World Hurdle Cheltenham Festival 2005 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 17 March 2005 Date: 17 March 2005

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1948. Fanny Blankers-Koen of the Netherlands (right) and Maureen Gardner (left) of England finishing the 80 meter hurdle event at Wembley Stadium, London, England, 4 August 1948

Athlete, 20 years, jumping hurdles, Winterbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Athletics event with hurdles
An athletics event with men taking part in a hurdles race. circa 1940s

Racehorses leaping a hurdle (colour litho)
816730 Racehorses leaping a hurdle (colour litho) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Racehorses leaping a hurdle.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

CIRCUS POSTER, c1899. American poster, c1899, for Forepaugh & Sells Brothers Circus, featuring acrobats jumping over a group of elephants

Police German Shepherd
A German Shepherd police dog jumping a hurdle during a training session. Date: late 1960s

An engraving depicting two men building hurdles, 19th century
5310666 An engraving depicting two men building hurdles, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1825); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Dikler leades over the last fence from Royal Toss and the winner Glen Caraig Lady during the Cheltenham Gold Cup race. 16th March 1972

Hurdling Victorian period Date: 19th century

Xiang Liu, Terrence Trammell & Robert Kronberg 110 Metre Hurdles World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 28 August 2003 Date: 28 August 2003

Steve Surety 400 Metre Hurdles Commonwealth Trials City Of Manchester Stadium, Manchester 15 June 2002 Date: 15 June 2002

Ockert Cilliers 400 Metre Hurdles World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 27 August 2003 Date: 27 August 2003

Jana Pittman 400 Metre Hurdles World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 24 August 2003 Date: 24 August 2003

Joey Woody 400 Metre Hurdles World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 27 August 2003 Date: 27 August 2003

Yuliya Pechonkina 400 Metre Hurdles World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 24 August 2003 Date: 24 August 2003

Noel Levy 400 Metre Hurdles Commonwealth Trials City Of Manchester Stadium, Manchester 15 June 2002 Date: 15 June 2002

Larry Wade 110 Metre Hurdles World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 28 August 2003 Date: 28 August 2003

Lonela Tirlea 400 Metre Hurdles World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 24 August 2003 Date: 24 August 2003

Matt Douglas 400 Metre Hurdles Commonwealth Trials City Of Manchester Stadium, Manchester 15 June 2002 Date: 15 June 2002

Liz Fairs 100 Metres Hurdles Norwich Union World Trials & A Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, England 26 July 2003 Date: 26 July 2003

Julie Hollman England Commonwealth Games City Of Manchester Stadium, Manchester 24 July 2002 Date: 24 July 2002

Stephen Cherono 3000 Metres Steeplechase Commonwealth Games City Of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England 27 July 2002 Date: 27 July 2002

Terrence Tramwell Mens 110m Hurdles Mens 110m Hurdles Athens, Greece 25 August 2004 Date: 25 August 2004

Maurice Wignall Mens 110m Mens 110m Hurdles Athens, Greece 25 August 2004 Date: 25 August 2004

Claudia Tonn Womens Pentathlon Womens Heptathlon Athens, Greece 19 August 2004 Date: 19 August 2004

Tiia Hautala Womens Pentathlon Womens Heptathlon Athens, Greece 19 August 2004 Date: 19 August 2004

Marsh Mark-Baird & Tiia Hautala Womens Pentathlon Womens Heptathlon Athens, Greece 19 August 2004 Date: 19 August 2004

Paul Gray 110 Metre Hurdles Norwich Union Olympic Trials Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester, England 10 July 2004 Date: 10 July 2004

Rachel King 100 Metre Hurdles Norwich Union Olympic Trials Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester, England 10 July 2004 Date: 10 July 2004

Felix Sanchez 400 Metre Hurdles World Athletics Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 28 August 2003 Date: 28 August 2003

Yacnier Luis 400 Metre Hurdles World Athletics Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 28 August 2003 Date: 28 August 2003

Duaine Ross Mens 110m Hurdles Mens 110m Hurdles Athens, Greece 25 August 2004 Date: 25 August 2004

Fani Halkia Womens 400m Hurdles Womens 400m Hurdles Athens, Greece 25 August 2004 Date: 25 August 2004

Sarah Claxton 100 Metre Hurdles Norwich Union Olympic Trials Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester, England 10 July 2004 Date: 10 July 2004

Sandra Glover 400 Metres, Sydney Olympics Sydney Olympic Games Olympic Stadium, Sydney, Sydney, Australia 22 September 2000 Date: 22 September 2000

Laurent Jean 400 Metre Hurdles 24 August 1999 Date: 24 August 1999

Fabrizio Mori 400m Hurdles Winner Seville 99 24 August 1999 Date: 24 August 1999

Carlos Silva 400 Metre Hurdles 24 August 1999 Date: 24 August 1999

Falk Balzer 110 Metre Hurdles 09 September 1999 Date: 09 September 1999

Wilson Boit Kipketers Prays World Athletics Seville 1999 09 September 1999 Date: 09 September 1999

Anier Garcia 110 Metre Hurdles 22 August 1997 Date: 22 August 1997

Jamie Quarry 110 Metre Hurdles 14 July 1997 Date: 14 July 1997

Angela Thorp 100 Metre Hurdles 14 July 1997 Date: 14 July 1997

Colin Jackson 110 Meters Final World Athletics Seville 1999 24 August 1999 Date: 24 August 1999

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"Hurdling Through History: Overcoming Obstacles with Grace and Skill" From the Olympic Games to circus spectacles, the art of hurdling has captivated audiences for centuries. Hurdlers, like those in our leisurely pastimes, have always amazed us with their agility and determination. In 1948 at Wembley Stadium, Fanny Blankers-Koen of the Netherlands and Maureen Gardner of England showcased their prowess in the 80-meter hurdle event. Their fierce competition symbolized the spirit of sportsmanship that defines the Olympic Games. Even before then, a captivating American poster from 1899 advertised Forepaugh & Sells Brothers Circus. The acrobats fearlessly leaped over a group of majestic elephants, leaving spectators in awe. Not limited to circuses or stadiums alone, athletes worldwide embrace this challenging discipline. In Winterbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, a young athlete aged only 20 demonstrates his skill by gracefully jumping hurdles, and are not exclusive to humans; even racehorses have been known to leap over these obstacles with incredible speed and precision. A vibrant lithograph captures these magnificent creatures soaring through the air during an exhilarating race. Beyond athletics lies another realm where hurdles play a crucial role - law enforcement. Police German Shepherds undergo rigorous training that includes hurdling exercises to enhance their physical abilities while on duty protecting communities. Traveling back in time to Victorian-era England reveals yet another facet of hurdling's history. During this period, it was not uncommon for individuals partaking in recreational activities such as card games or races to incorporate hurdles into their entertainment repertoire. Speaking of card games brings us to "Freddie Frog Hurdling, " featured in an old maid deck from yesteryears. This whimsical game allowed players to engage in friendly competition while navigating imaginary obstacles just like real hurdlers do on tracks around the world today. Finally, we witness the thrilling world of horse racing.