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Mary Peters finishes the 200m to win Pentathlon gold at the 1972 Olympics
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Mary Peters finishes the 200m to win Pentathlon gold at the 1972 Olympics
Athletics - 1972 Munich Olympics - Womens Pentathlon Day Two
Great Britains Mary Peters (#111) finishes her 200 metres heat in fourth place, which is good enough to win the gold medal in the Olympiastadion, Munich, West Germany.
Left is West Germanys Heide Rosendahl (#173) who won silver, and right is East Germanys Burglinde Pollak (#143) who won the bronze
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In this print captured by Colorsport Images, we witness the incredible moment when Mary Peters of Great Britain secures her victory in the Women's Pentathlon at the 1972 Munich Olympics. As she crosses the finish line in fourth place during her 200-meter heat, little does she know that this achievement will earn her the coveted gold medal. The Olympiastadion in Munich, West Germany serves as a grand backdrop for this historic event. To Peters' left stands Heide Rosendahl of West Germany, who clinched the silver medal with an impressive performance. On her right is Burglinde Pollak from East Germany, proudly displaying her bronze medal. This snapshot encapsulates not only a remarkable athletic feat but also represents unity and competition among nations during a time marked by political tension. The determination etched on Peters' face reflects years of hard work and dedication to reach this pinnacle moment. Colorsport Images has masterfully preserved this iconic image for generations to come, allowing us to relive and appreciate the triumphs achieved on that fateful day in 1972. It serves as a reminder that sports have the power to transcend borders and bring people together through shared passion and admiration for human excellence.
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