Olympic Games Collection (page 3)

Duke Kahanamoku, Amelia Earhart, Paavo Nurmi, Douglas Fairbanks and Arthur Jonath at the Olympic Games, LA
3739646 Duke Kahanamoku, Amelia Earhart, Paavo Nurmi, Douglas Fairbanks and Arthur Jonath at the Olympic Games, LA, 1932 (photo); (add.info.: Left to right Duke Kahanamoku, Amelia Earhart)

Olympia, Greece, At The Time Of The Ancient Olympic Games, 1880 (engraving)
UIG5420460 Olympia, Greece, At The Time Of The Ancient Olympic Games, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona, 1880).

Athletes from Ancient Greece: Young men practicing in the dromos of ancient Sparta
NWI4858180 Athletes from Ancient Greece: Young men practicing in the dromos of ancient Sparta. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Athletes from Ancient Greece)

Finish line of the race at the Olympic Games, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4860808 Finish line of the race at the Olympic Games, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Salute runners at the finish line of the race at the Olympic Games, Ancient Greece)

Athena Nike in front of the Acropolis of Athens - Illustrated sticker for the International Olympic Games in Athens
LEG4339423 Athena Nike in front of the Acropolis of Athens - Illustrated sticker for the International Olympic Games in Athens (Greece)

American Athletes at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo)
7078887 American Athletes at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert Clinton Tyler (1872 - 1945)

Greece, Athenes: construction of the Olympic Games stadium at the foot of the Acropolis, 1890
LUX4800807 Greece, Athenes: construction of the Olympic Games stadium at the foot of the Acropolis, 1890; (add.info.: Greece)

The Spartan Runner Ladas Falling Dead at the Feet of the Judges as they Present him with the Palm of Victory at
CHT217686 The Spartan Runner Ladas Falling Dead at the Feet of the Judges as they Present him with the Palm of Victory at Olympia, 1906 (litho) (b/w photo) by Bennett

Olympia, site of the Antiquite Olympic Games, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4860716 Olympia, site of the Antiquite Olympic Games, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Ancient Greece: Olympia, site of the Antiquite Olympic Games)

Ancient Greece: Ancient Olympic Games, running events Engraving from "History of the world" by Ridpath 1885
ELD4932684 Ancient Greece: Ancient Olympic Games, running events Engraving from "History of the world" by Ridpath 1885 Private collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greece: Ancient Olympic Games)

Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: ice hockey
2035089 Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: ice hockey; (add.info.: Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: ice hockey); Spaarnestad Photo.

Breals silver cup, presented to Spyros Louis, the winner of the 1896 Olympic Marathon Race
6379729 Breals silver cup, presented to Spyros Louis, the winner of the 1896 Olympic Marathon Race; Private Collection; (add.info)

Prince George of Greece (1869-1957) observing an attempt to throw weight by Robert Garrett (1875-1961)
NWI4961648 Prince George of Greece (1869-1957) observing an attempt to throw weight by Robert Garrett (1875-1961) captain of the athletics team of Princeton University (USA)

Kindling the Olympic torch, 1936 (b/w photo)
8671536 Kindling the Olympic torch, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kindling the Olympic torch, 1936)

French runner in the marathon at the Athens Olympic Games, 1896
3480818 French runner in the marathon at the Athens Olympic Games, 1896; (add.info.: French runner in the marathon at the Athens Olympic Games 1896.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Breals silver cup, presented to Spyros Louis, the winner of the 1896 Olympic Marathon Race
6379730 Breals silver cup, presented to Spyros Louis, the winner of the 1896 Olympic Marathon Race; Private Collection; (add.info)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The first Olympic Winter Games
LUX4811396 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The first Olympic Winter Games, a competitor on his skis with spectators in uniform, 1924; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes)

Chamonix: Olympic Winter Games with spectators in uniform, 1924 (photo)
LUX4811373 Chamonix: Olympic Winter Games with spectators in uniform, 1924 (photo); (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

View of Olympia, 1914 (illustration)
2069115 View of Olympia, 1914 (illustration) by Gaertner, Heinrich (1828-1909); (add.info.: Grece Antique. Illustration by H. Coll. Part. Geography. Ancient Greece. View of Olympia)

Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: patinage: Mrs Bingner
2035093 Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: patinage: Mrs Bingner; (add.info.: Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: patinage: Mrs Bingner); Spaarnestad Photo.

The opening ceremony of the first modern Olympic Games in Athenes (Greece), April 6, 1896
NWI4961776 The opening ceremony of the first modern Olympic Games in Athenes (Greece), April 6, 1896. Colour printing of a 19th century illustration.; (add.info)

Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: curling
2035088 Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: curling; (add.info.: Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: curling); Spaarnestad Photo.

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix-Mont-Blanc: the arrival of a skier, 1924 - Agence Rol
LUX4745763 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix-Mont-Blanc: the arrival of a skier, 1924 - Agence Rol; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

Pierre de Coubertin, 1915 (b/w photo)
478466 Pierre de Coubertin, 1915 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Pierre de Fredy, Baron de Coubertin (1 January 1863 - 2 September 1937)

The Statue of Jupiter at Olympia, published 1610. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
The Statue of Jupiter at Olympia, published 1610. From The Seven Wonders of the World, pl. 1

Football player Jim Thorpe, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Football player Jim Thorpe, between 1910 and 1920. Athlete and Olympic gold medalist James Francis Thorpe was the first Native American to win a gold medal for the United States in the Olympics

Panathenaic prize amphora with marathon runners at the Olympic games, ca 550-530 BC. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

British cyclist Chris Boardman with his wife Sally-Anne and their son Edward outside Wallasey Town Hall following his return home from the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona where he won a gold medal

Bio-Coubertin-Olympics
French educationalist and Olympics founder Frenchman Pierre de Coubertin (sitting, L) poses with members of the first International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Athens in 1896. Standing, from L : Dr

Oly-Winter-1956-Bobsleigh-Bentley
File photo shows the British two-man bobsleigh team greeting passengers riding in a Bentley 25 January 1956 in the streets of Cortina d Ampezzo

Franz Miller firing starter pistol, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Franz Miller firing starter pistol, 1928. Official at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam. From " Die Welt in Bildern", (The World in Pictures), cigarette card album, c1928

Germany-Uruguay football match, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Germany-Uruguay football match, 1928. Georg Kno pfle (1904-1987) of Germany (left). Uruguay beat Germany 4-1 in the quarter-finals at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

Olympic rings outside Tokyo New National Stadium (Olympic Stadium), Kasumigaoka, Tokyo, Kanto, Japan

Tokyo New National Stadium (Olympic Stadium), Kasumigaoka, Tokyo, Kanto, Japan

Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys or Olympic Stadium, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Attica, Greece

Olympic rings in St Pancras station, London, UK

Ancient Greek Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece

Canada, Quebec, Montreal, Olympic Stadium

Canada, Quebec, Montreal, Olympic Stadium, tower

Happy Year or the Fan: Postcard 1920. Photo of Walery 1920
JAB4120002 Happy Year or the Fan: Postcard 1920. Photo of Walery 1920 by Walery Studio (fl.1884-1935); (add.info.: Happy Year or the Fan: Postcard 1920)

The Olympic Games Painting by Jean Pierre Saint Ours (1752-1809) 18th century Geneve
JLJ4657980 The Olympic Games Painting by Jean Pierre Saint Ours (1752-1809) 18th century Geneve, Museum of Art and History by Saint-Ours, Jean Pierre (1752-1809); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Geneva

Queen Elizabeth II (with Prince Charles behind), attends the 1976 Olympic Games in Canada. In this picture the Queen is about to watch Princess Anne compete in the cross country

Queen Elizabeth II, attends the 1976 Olympic Games in Canada In this picture the Queen is in Bromont, about to watch Princess Anne compete in the final phase of the 3 day event Picture taken circa

Bruce Ijirighwo and David Jenkins in the 400 metre race during the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. 3rd September 1972

Manchester 2000 Olympic Bid, Crowds await official announcement on who will be hosting the 2000 Olympic Games, Decision Day, 23rd September 1993. Pictured

1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Mens 800m Final. 6th August 1984. Sebastian Coe

John Curry Ice Skater with his Olympic Gold medal February 1976 at the 1976 Winter Olympics. Standing in front of the Olympic torch

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"Iconic Moments and Unforgettable Triumphs: A Glimpse into the Olympic Games" In 1968, during the Olympic Games in Mexico City, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos made a powerful statement by raising their fists in the Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies. Their act of protest against racial inequality resonated worldwide, while Australian Peter Norman stood beside them wearing an OPHR badge in solidarity. Fast forward to 1984 at the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where Sebastian Coe led a pack of talented athletes including Steve Cram and Steve Ovett in a thrilling 1500m final. The intensity was palpable as they pushed themselves to their limits on that iconic track. The year 1988 brought us another unforgettable moment at the Seoul Olympics with the highly anticipated Men's 100m Final. As sprinters from around the world lined up, anticipation filled the air before one athlete emerged victorious, etching his name into history. Sebastian Coe and Steve Cram once again captivated audiences as they entered the home straight during that same 1500m final at the '84 Los Angeles Olympics. Their fierce rivalry showcased not only their incredible athletic abilities but also their unwavering determination to claim gold. But it wasn't just track events that stole our hearts; figure skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean wowed spectators with their mesmerizing performance in February '84, securing Great Britain's gold medal. Their flawless routine left an indelible mark on ice skating history. Meanwhile, men's hockey teams battled it out fiercely for glory at both '84 Los Angeles Olympics and '88 Seoul Olympics. The sheer passion displayed on every inch of those fields created moments of pure exhilaration for fans across nations. In combat sports like boxing, Neil Adams represented his country proudly at '84 Los Angeles Olympics while Lennox Lewis faced off against Riddick Bowe in a gripping match at the '88 Seoul Olympics.