Olympic Games Collection (#7)

Heads from statues of boxers excavated at Olympia, Greece (engraving)
5996361 Heads from statues of boxers excavated at Olympia, Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heads from statues of boxers excavated at Olympia)

Reconstruction of ancient Olympia, Greece (litho)
5997228 Reconstruction of ancient Olympia, Greece (litho) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reconstruction of ancient Olympia, Greece)

Italian fans supporting their athletes in the stadium at the Olympic Games, Berlin, Germany, 1936 (b / w photo)
6029787 Italian fans supporting their athletes in the stadium at the Olympic Games, Berlin, Germany, 1936 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Head of Conqueror in Olympic Games (engraving)
662818 Head of Conqueror in Olympic Games (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Head of Conqueror in Olympic Games)

Miss Broquedis, Olympic Tennis Champion, front cover of Femina, issue 278
CHT202033 Miss Broquedis, Olympic Tennis Champion, front cover of Femina, issue 278, 15th August 1912 (coloured photo) by French School

Non Nobis, Domine! Not unto us, O Lord, Olympic Hymn set to music by Roger
KDC449056 Non Nobis, Domine! Not unto us, O Lord, Olympic Hymn set to music by Roger Quilter for the Opening ceremony of the 1948 London Olympics (litho) by Kipling

LtoR: Toni Merkens and Albert Sellinger starting the 1000 metre bike race at the Berlin
DGC446558 LtoR: Toni Merkens and Albert Sellinger starting the 1000 metre bike race at the Berlin Olympic Games, 1936 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Victory, Munich Collection, illustration for Historic Ornament by James Ward, 1897 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463895 Victory, Munich Collection, illustration for Historic Ornament by James Ward, 1897 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Boxer, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463894 Boxer, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Greek runners, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463891 Greek runners, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Greek runners, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463890 Greek runners, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

The Olympic Games, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (litho)
LLM463885 The Olympic Games, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier
LLM463882 Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

The Olympic Games at the Franco-British Exhibition (litho)
3104239 The Olympic Games at the Franco-British Exhibition (litho) by Elcock, Howard K. (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Olympic Games at the Franco-British Exhibition)

The first Italian victory at the Olympics (colour litho)
2809302 The first Italian victory at the Olympics (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first Italian victory at the Olympics)

Ancient Greek costumes (coloured engraving)
968841 Ancient Greek costumes (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek costumes)

Pictures from Grecian history (colour litho)
3622280 Pictures from Grecian history (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictures from Grecian history.); © Look and Learn

Modern Olympian Games at Athens (engraving)
728496 Modern Olympian Games at Athens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Olympian Games at Athens - Easter Monday amusements of the crew of HMS)

The Olympic Games (engraving)
662748 The Olympic Games (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Olympic Games. Illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy (Boston, 1890)

Queen Alexandra handing a special cup to Dorando to commemorate his great effort to win
JHL392601 Queen Alexandra handing a special cup to Dorando to commemorate his great effort to win the Olympic marathon in July, 1908 (b/w photo) by Grant, Thomas E

Olympian charioteer crowned with a laurel wreath, published 1808-10 (colour litho)
STC404443 Olympian charioteer crowned with a laurel wreath, published 1808-10 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463887 Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Armed Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463886 Armed Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier
LLM463875 Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

View of the sanctuary of Olympia (776 BC) where the Olympic Games were held in ancient
JLJ4589771 View of the sanctuary of Olympia (776 BC) where the Olympic Games were held in ancient Greece. Olympia, Greece

View of the sanctuary of Olympia (776 BC) where the Olympic Games were held in ancient
JLJ4589765 View of the sanctuary of Olympia (776 BC) where the Olympic Games were held in ancient Greece. Olympia, Greece

Olympic Games: reconstitution of the Olympic race by H. Kaeseberg, 1894
GIA4765930 Olympic Games: reconstitution of the Olympic race by H. Kaeseberg, 1894. by Kaeseberg, Hugo (1847-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Olympic Games)

The 1912 Stockholm Olympic Games: the winning Italian gymnastics team. Ill. d A
GIA4765603 The 1912 Stockholm Olympic Games: the winning Italian gymnastics team. Ill. d A. Beltrame. La Domenica del Corriere, 1912

Restoration of the Olympic Games in Athens: arrival of Lues, marathon winner, 1896
LSE4087416 Restoration of the Olympic Games in Athens: arrival of Lues, marathon winner, 1896. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Womens athletes in the jump test at the Olympic Games in Monte-Carlo
XEE4188724 Womens athletes in the jump test at the Olympic Games in Monte-Carlo. Illustration taken from " Le Petite Journal" 22/04/1923 Private collection

Chariot racing at the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)
3630042 Chariot racing at the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Olympic Foot-race (engraving)
2781817 Olympic Foot-race (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Olympic Foot-race)

Olympic Games (engraving)
727482 Olympic Games (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Olympic Games. Illustration for The Pathway of Life by T Dewitt Talmage (Johnson, 1890)

The 1908 Olympics, front cover of Couriers Sunday 1908 (Litho)
2815137 The 1908 Olympics, front cover of Couriers Sunday 1908 (Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The award ceremony at the Antwerp Olympics (colour litho)
2808929 The award ceremony at the Antwerp Olympics (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The award ceremony at the Antwerp Olympics)

An Italian victory at the Antwerp Olympics (colour litho)
2808918 An Italian victory at the Antwerp Olympics (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Italian victory at the Antwerp Olympics)

Bell for the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games (b / w photo)
3102339 Bell for the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bell for the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games)

Boxer, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463893 Boxer, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463888 Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier
LLM463877 Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier
LLM463874 Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Clisthenes at the Olympic Games, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier
LLM463873 Clisthenes at the Olympic Games, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, 1890 (litho) by English School

The Olympic Games at Athens, the Winner of the Race from Marathon passing the Post (litho)
1042104 The Olympic Games at Athens, the Winner of the Race from Marathon passing the Post (litho) by Jacomb-Hood, George Percy (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Olympic Games at Athens)

Fair Temples and Sacred Precincts of Olympia - where Greek Manhood raced for a Laurel Crown (litho)
3099400 Fair Temples and Sacred Precincts of Olympia - where Greek Manhood raced for a Laurel Crown (litho) by English School

Revival of the Olympic Games at Athens, Loues winning the Race from Marathon (litho)
1605530 Revival of the Olympic Games at Athens, Loues winning the Race from Marathon (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.