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OLYMPICS / 1948 / 5000 METRE
Gaston Rieff (Belgium) sets the 5000 metre record
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1948 5000 Gaston Maroon Metre Muscles Olympic Olympics Record Running Sets Shorts Games
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time and relive the magic of the 1948 Olympics with our stunning poster print featuring the iconic image of Gaston Rieff (Belgium) setting the 5000 metre record. This vintage poster, taken from the Mary Evans Picture Library at Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the excitement and energy of the historic moment. Ideal for sports fans, history enthusiasts, or anyone looking to add a touch of nostalgia to their home or office. Order now and bring the spirit of the Olympics into your space.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historic photograph captures the moment when Gaston Rieff of Belgium set the new 5000-metre record at the 1948 Olympics. The image, taken during the men's 5000-metre final on August 10, 1948, at the Wembley Stadium in London, shows Rieff in the final stages of the race, his powerful muscles straining as he pushes himself towards the finish line. The maroon tracksuit and shorts he wears are a stark contrast to the lush green of the infield, and the sea of spectators in the grandstands behind him add to the sense of excitement and anticipation. The 1948 Olympics, also known as the "Austerity Games," were held in the aftermath of World War II and marked the first time the event was held outside of Europe. Despite the challenges of post-war reconstruction, the games were a symbol of hope and resilience, and the athletic achievements of competitors like Rieff were a testament to the human spirit. Rieff's record-breaking performance in the 5000-metre final was a significant moment in Olympic history. He finished the race in 14 minutes and 49.6 seconds, shaving over 16 seconds off the previous record set by Sweden's Gunnar Hökmark in 1936. Rieff's victory was a source of great pride for Belgium, and his achievement remains an enduring symbol of the country's rich athletic heritage.
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