Runner Collection (#2)

Mel Sheppard [sports], between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Mel Sheppard [sports], between c1910 and c1915.

Elphinstone Winning Washington marathon, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Elphinstone Winning Washington marathon, 1911. Shows H.E. Elphinstone in marathon on Constitution Avenue, NE, Washington, D.C. Building on left is the Russell Senate Office Building.

Umberto Blaisie standing in front of park benches, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Umberto Blaisie standing in front of park benches, 1910.

Umberto Blaisie, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Umberto Blaisie, 1910.

Palace attendants (runners), Persia, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Palace attendants (runners), Persia, 1918.

Tell S. Berna, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Tell S. Berna, between c1910 and c1915. Shows American athlete Tell Schirnding Berna (1891-1975) of Cornell University who competed in the 1912 Olympics.

Olympic athletes arrive. Thos. H. Lilley, Andrew Sockalexis, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Olympic athletes arrive. Thos. H. Lilley, Andrew Sockalexis, 1912. Shows Thomas H. Lilley (1887-1954) and Andrew Sockalexis (1891-1919)

Gaston Strobino, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Gaston Strobino, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Gaston M. Strobino (1891-1968), a Swiss-born American athlete who won the bronze medal in the marathon event at the 1912 Olympics.

John L. Reynolds, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
John L. Reynolds, between c1910 and c1915.

110 metre race - Olympic Games - 1912, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
110 metre race - Olympic Games - 1912, 1912. Related to the 5th Olympic Games, held in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1912.

Kolehmainen, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Kolehmainen, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Finnish long-distance runner Juho Pietari "Hannes" Kolehmainen (1889-1966).

Ralph Rose, Pat McDonald, Matt Grath, Jones, Kaviatt [i.e., Kiviat], 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Ralph Rose, Pat McDonald, Matt Grath, Jones, Kaviatt [i.e., Kiviat], 1912. Shows members of the American track and field team at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm including Ralph Waldo Rose

Harry Smith, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Harry Smith, between c1910 and c1915.

Runner sport art
Justyna Jaszke

Adrien Joly as a demon and Pepetit Veldeman as Coureur in the Cogniard brothers La Biche au Bois
FLO4631161 Adrien Joly as a demon and Pepetit Veldeman as Coureur in the Cogniard brothers La Biche au Bois, Theatre de la Porte St. Martin, 1845

Line Cavalry, 1830 (engraving)
AIS5333597 Line Cavalry, 1830 (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: the engraving comes from the "Coleccion de Uniformes del Ejercito espanol dedicado al Rey N.S." by)

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

Triumphal entry and coronation of the Byzantine Emperor Nicephore II Phocas (912-969) to Constantinople in 963
AIS5370579 Triumphal entry and coronation of the Byzantine Emperor Nicephore II Phocas (912-969) to Constantinople in 963

following my shadow
Ina Tänzer

Racing in the fog
Nicodemo Quaglia

La gara
Walter Caterina

Sunset boulevard
Susanne Stoop

Kilian Jornet training above Montenvers
Tristan Shu

start time
Erhan Durceylan

AI IMAGE - Illustration of Roger Bannister, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Illustration of Roger Bannister, 1950s, (2023). Bannister (1929-2018) was a Britlish neurologist and middle-distance athlete who ran the first sub-4-minute mile

AI IMAGE - Illustration of Roger Bannister, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Illustration of Roger Bannister, 1950s, (2023). Bannister (1929-2018) was a Britlish neurologist and middle-distance athlete who ran the first sub-4-minute mile

Track star Tom McKean and his childhood sweetheart Yvonne Fraser after their wedding at St Columbas Church, Uddingston. 4th December 1988

Former British Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies poses wearing coat and black trousers Circa August 1998

Sequence of male athlete running from starting line
athlete, start, vitality, running, sprinter, runner, one person, 20-24 years, one man only, man, only young adults, young adult, adults only, adult, only men, only young men, one young man only

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, October 11, 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, October 11, 1890, 1890.From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

The Scottish Fete, in Lord Holland's Park, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Scottish Fete, in Lord Holland's Park, [Notting Hill, London], 1850. The object of this undertaking was to afford encouragement to those who desire to uphold the sports

Out of stamina
Nicolae Stefanel Rusu

Hose team The champion Chinese Hose Team of America, who won the great Hub-and-Hub... 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Hose team. The champion Chinese Hose Team of America, who won the great Hub-and-Hub race at Deadwood, Dak. July 4th, 1888 []. Twelve member team of Chinese "hose" runners posed in uniform

A Torre da Água
Ezequiel59

Marathon Man
Holger Droste

Runner
Dragan Keca

Aruba, Eagle Beach, Beach Wedding Setting

Steve Ovett and wife Rachel at press call - October 1984 30 / 10 / 1984
Steve Ovett and wife Rachel at press call - October 1984 30/10/1984

Cantril Farm, Liverpool. 14th August 1982

Zola Budd running barefoot at Crystal Palace. 25th April 1984

Roger Bannister, British Athlete runs the first sub 4 minute mile, at Iffley Road track in Oxford, Thursday 6th May 1954. The exact time was 3 minutes 59.4 seconds

Paul and Wendy Breed, Athletes who run the Gold Bond Lottery Scheme, which raises money for various community youth and sport programmes

Paul Breed, Coventry based New Zealand athlete, middle distance runner, at specially arranged race so that he could attempt to achieve the qualifying time for the 1990 Commonwealth Games which are

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

Beryl Burton (centre) named Top Sportswoman of the Year, at the Sportswriters Association Annual Dinner held in London, 11th December 1967

Sidney Wooderson leaving for work from Beckenham, Kent. 27th August 1946

Canadian sprinter Percy Williams, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Canadian sprinter Percy Williams, 1928. Williams (1908-1982) won gold medal in the mens 100m and 200m races at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

German runner Lina Radke, 1928. Creator: Unknown
German runner Lina Radke, 1928. Radke (1903-1983) was the first Olympic champion in the womens 800 metres, winning a gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

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"From Olympic Glory to Everyday Pursuits: The Power of the Runner" In the realm of sports, runners have always been at the forefront, showcasing their incredible speed and determination. One iconic moment that forever etched itself in history occurred during the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos boldly raised their fists in a Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies, symbolizing unity and resistance against racial injustice. Standing alongside them was Australian Peter Norman, wearing an OPHR badge as a powerful act of solidarity. The spirit of running has transcended various disciplines throughout time. Jackie Robinson, renowned baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers, showcased his agility on July 2nd, 1950 when he stole home under catcher Andy Seminick's tag during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. This daring move not only displayed Robinson's exceptional skills but also challenged societal barriers. Harold Abrahams' victory in winning the 100m race at the 1924 Olympics exemplified perseverance and triumph over adversity. His accomplishment inspired generations to push beyond limits and strive for greatness. However, running isn't solely confined to grand stages like stadiums or Olympic arenas; it can be found even in everyday life. Pheidippides' legendary run from Marathon to Athens is still celebrated today as a testament to human endurance and dedication. Jogging along scenic routes such as France's Canal du Midi near Castelnaudary allows individuals to find solace amidst nature while improving their physical well-being. It reminds us that running is not just about competition but also about personal growth and serenity. One name that will forever be synonymous with breaking barriers is Roger Bannister –the first man who conquered the elusive sub-4 minute mile barrier on Iffley Road track. His achievement shattered preconceived notions of what was possible and opened doors for countless athletes worldwide. Eric Liddell brought glory to his nation by winning an Olympic gold medal in 1924.