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Poster Print : Ugandas John Akii-Bua celebrates his gold medal in the 400m hurdles at the 1972 Munich Olympics
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Ugandas John Akii-Bua celebrates his gold medal in the 400m hurdles at the 1972 Munich Olympics
Athletics - 1972 Munich Olympics - Mens 400m Hurdles Final
Ugandas John Akii-Bua celebrates winning the gold medal in a new World Record of 47.82 in the Olympiastadion, Munich, West Germany.
He was Ugandas first Olympic Champion
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Media ID 6179421
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Relive the historic moment of Ugandan athlete John Akii-Bua's triumphant gold medal celebration at the 1972 Munich Olympics in this stunning poster print. Witness the raw emotion and excitement as Akii-Bua sets a new World Record of 47.82 seconds in the 400m hurdles final. This high-quality poster, brought to you by Media Storehouse and Colorsport Images, captures the essence of the iconic 1972 Olympics and is a must-have for any sports fan or history enthusiast's collection.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this iconic photo print, we witness the sheer joy and triumph of Ugandan athlete John Akii-Bua as he celebrates his historic gold medal win in the 400m hurdles at the 1972 Munich Olympics. The image captures a moment frozen in time, forever etching Akii-Bua's name into sporting history. With arms raised high above his head and an infectious smile on his face, Akii-Bua radiates pure elation. His victory is not just a personal achievement but also a groundbreaking milestone for Uganda, making him their first-ever Olympic champion. The Olympiastadion in Munich serves as the backdrop to this extraordinary feat. As spectators cheer from the stands, Akii-Bua basks in the glory of his accomplishment while proudly donning Uganda's national colors. Notably, it wasn't just victory that Akii-Bua achieved; he shattered records along the way. With an astonishing time of 47.82 seconds, he set a new world record that left both fans and competitors awestruck. This photograph by Colorsport Images encapsulates not only one man's athletic prowess but also represents resilience, determination, and national pride. It immortalizes a defining moment when John Akii-Bua propelled himself into legendary status within both Ugandan and global athletics history books.
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