Hurdler Collection

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

Bob Ellen, Champion Hurdler, Georgetown University, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Bob Ellen, Champion Hurdler, Georgetown University, [Washington, DC], 1911

"Little Mum". Pamela Seaborne, aged 16 from Bolton chosen to represent England
" Little Mum". Pamela Seaborne, aged 16 from Bolton chosen to represent England in the Olympic 80 metre hurdles, today received her track shoes

Racer Jumping Over a Hurdle

Lord Burghley, winner, 400m hurdles, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Lord Burghley, winner, 400m hurdles, 1928. British athlete, sports official, peer, and Conservative Party politician David Cecil, 6th Marquess of Exeter (1905-1981), styled Lord Burghley

Sid Atkinson of South Africa, winner of the 110m hurdles, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Sid Atkinson of South Africa, winner of the 110m hurdles, 1928. Atkinson (1901-1977) won gold medal in the Mens 110m hurdles at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

Group Captain Donald Don Osborne Finlay, Great Britain and Olympic hurdler, 1935
Group Captain Donald Don Osborne Finlay, DFC, AFC (1909-1970), Great Britain and Olympic hurdler as well as Royal Air Force officer

Forrest Towns, American Olympic champion in the 110 metres hurdles, 1936. A print from Olympia 1936, Die Olympischen Spiele 1936, Volume II, Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Hamburg, 1936

Lord Burghley winning the 400m hurdles at 1928 Olympics
The final of the 400 metres hurdles at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games, showing Lord Burghley silhouetted against the concrete banking of the stadium racing his way to a gold medal victory

Stylish young lady wearing a self-made hurdling outfit. Date: 1923

Sketch cover featuring Lord Burghley in action
Lord Burghley, captain of Britains Olympic team in 1932 jumping hurdles in a photograph on the front cover of The Sketch. David George Brownlow Cecil, 6th Marquess of Exeter (1905 - 1981)

Lady Mary Scott by Madame Yevonde
Lady Mary Theresa Montagu Douglas Scott (1904-1984) by Madame Yevonde. She was the fourth daughter of the 7th Duke of Buccleugh and 9th Duke of Queensberry

Athlete, 19 years, jumping hurdles, Winterbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Male musculature, artwork F008 / 2510
Male musculature, computer artwork

Male musculature, artwork F008 / 2517
Male musculature, computer artwork

Male musculature, artwork F008 / 2506
Male musculature, computer artwork

Male cardiovascular system, artwork F008 / 2513
Male cardiovascular system, computer artwork

Male musculature, artwork F008 / 2500
Male musculature, computer artwork

Male musculature, artwork F008 / 2515
Male musculature, computer artwork

Male anatomy, artwork F008 / 2518
Male anatomy, computer artwork

Male musculature, artwork F008 / 2509
Male musculature, computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F008 / 2501
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Male musculature, artwork F008 / 2508
Male musculature, computer artwork

World Athletics Championships, Korea C013 / 7860
World Athletics Championships. Russian athlete Tatyana Dektyareva running in the qualifying 100-meter hurdles race at the 2011 World Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea

Tired hurdler
A tired hurdler, 1955 1955

Expressions and Impressions, 1948 London Olympic Games
A selection of striking athletic images captured at the 1948 London Olympic Games. Date: 1948

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"Hurdler: The Graceful Athlete Overcoming Obstacles" In the small town of Winterbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, a young and determined athlete emerged onto the scene. At just 20 years old, this hurdler possessed an incredible talent for jumping over hurdles with ease and finesse. Inspired by legends such as Lord Burghley, who triumphed in the 400m hurdles at the 1928 Olympics, and Sid Atkinson of South Africa, winner of the 110m hurdles that same year. Hurdling became more than just a sport; it was a way of life for this gifted individual. Group Captain Donald Don Osborne Finlay from Great Britain also left his mark on history as both an Olympic hurdler and war hero. Across continents, Forrest Towns represented America proudly as he claimed victory in the 110 meters hurdles during the 1936 Olympics. Not limited to men alone, women too embraced this exhilarating discipline. A stylish young lady even created her own hurdling outfit to showcase her passion for this challenging sport. Lady Mary Scott captured hearts with her elegance and determination while Pamela Seaborne from Bolton earned recognition at just sixteen years old when chosen to represent England. The legacy continued through generations as athletes pushed their limits at events like the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. Great Britain's finest showcased their skill on international stages once again. From Lord Burghley's iconic sketch cover capturing him in action to Madame Yevonde immortalizing Lady Mary Scott's beauty through photography - these images serve as reminders of how hurdling transcends mere physicality; it embodies strength, resilience, and grace. Whether it be leaping over obstacles or breaking barriers within themselves - hurdlers embody what it means to overcome challenges head-on with unwavering determination and perseverance.