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JESSE OWENS Jesse Owens breaks the 200 metre record
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Berlin Breaks Determination Diagonal Jesse Metre Olympics Record Running Track 1936
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step into history with our stunning Jesse Owens poster prints from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. Witness the iconic moment as Jesse Owens shatters the 200-meter record at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. These high-quality poster prints capture the essence of this groundbreaking sports moment, perfect for inspiring spaces or as a conversation starter. Order yours today and bring a piece of Olympic history into your home or office.
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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This historic photograph captures the electrifying moment when American athlete Jesse Owens shatters the 200-meter world record at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. With determination etched on his face, Owens charges down the diagonal track, leaving a trail of dust in his wake as the ecstatic crowd roars in approval. The date was August 5, 1936, and the stage was the iconic Olympic Stadium. Jesse Owens, a native of Alabama, had already made history by winning the 100-meter and long jump events at the same Olympics, defying the racist beliefs of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime, who had hoped to use the Games to promote their Aryan supremacy ideology. But it was in the 200-meter final that Owens truly cemented his place in history. Breaking the tape in a time of 20.7 seconds, Owens became the first American to win four gold medals in a single Olympic Games. His triumphant performance not only challenged the myth of Aryan superiority but also inspired millions of people around the world, particularly African Americans, to believe in their own abilities and strive for excellence. This powerful image, taken from the stands, offers a unique perspective on one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history. The large crowd, a sea of humanity, is a testament to the universal appeal of sports and the human spirit. The diagonal composition of the photograph, with Owens running diagonally across the frame, adds dynamism and energy to the image, capturing the excitement and emotion of the moment. This photograph is not just a record of a sporting achievement, but a symbol of determination, courage, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.
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