Competition Collection (page 3)

Jockeys riding in horse race, spectators in background, side view

GERMANY: KULTURKAMPF, 1875. Pope Pius IX moving his game piece, the encyclical Quod nunquam, against Otto von Bismarcks anti-clerical moves on the chessboard of Kulturkampf. German cartoon, 1875

SULLIVAN VS. KILRAIN, 1889. The open-air championship match between John L. Sullivan (The Boston Strong Boy) and Jake Kilrain at Richburg, Mississippi, 8 July 1889

BSA Gold Star Competition
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Kenya. Mashua sailing boats participating in a race off Lamu Island

Group watching the Henley Regatta from boat, July 1958
A group of people including; Mr Alan Adams, Mr Robin Gibbs, Mr Tony Gibbs, Miss Rachel Chandler and Mr Denis Adams, watching the racing on the last day of the Henley Royal Regatta from a cabin

Two Arctic hares (Lepus arcticus) fighting, Northeast Greenland National Park, Greenland. Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2009: Mammal Behaviour category: Runner-up

Tadpoles of the Common toad (Bufo bufo) swimming seen from below, Belgium, June

Old Billiards
1817: Billiard Antiquities, a group of billiard players. Original Artist - Rowlandson - The Dance of Life - pub. 1817 (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Harting Club Day - 1938
Man with wheeled barrow and Cook or Baker. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N16911

Watching Cockfight
A crowd of men watching a cockfighting contest in the Cock-Pit Royal, circa 1735. Original Artwork: By William Hogarth. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

Golfers in the 1890s
Golfers finishing a game at the putting green, circa 1890. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Baseball game in the 1880s
Baseball batter waiting for a pitch, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

NATI2A-00005
Native Americans playing a game of lacrosse with a ball and sticks. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Roman oil lamp with Circus Maximus scene
Ancient Roman lamp with a scene of a chariot race in the Circus Maximus. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c. 1894 (b / w photo)
DGC437487 Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c.1894 (b/w photo) by Falk, Benjamin J. (1853-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

Goodison Park, home to Everton FC, the football stadium is located in Walton, Liverpool, England. 9th July 1966. Pictured, these three youngsters enjoy a World Cup preview at Goodison Park

The Kings Cup Air Race - The Competitors at Hanworth
The Kings Cup Air Race - The Competitors aircraft arrived at Hanworth Aerodrome prior to take off in the early hours of the morning. Date: 4 July 1930 1930

Roosters participate in a traditional Malagasy cockfighting contest in Ambohimangakely
Roosters participate in a traditional Malagasy cockfighting (combat des coqs) contest in Ambohimangakely near Madagascars capital Antananarivo, October 27, 2013

Outdoor Curling Match on the ice at Bern, Switzerland. Date: circa 1907

Rosie Dolly and the Begum Aga Khan
Two personalities at the Super Elegance de Cote d Azur held in Nice on the French Riviera wearing costumes elegant enough to win

Motor racing in the 1950s
Reg Parnells maiden BRM V16 win Goodwood, England, 30th September 1950. Date: 1950

Autocar Poster -- Paris-Amsterdam race
Autocar Poster -- Charrons white Panhard fitted with wheel steering (instead of a tiller) for the first time in racing history, for the Paris-Amsterdam race. Date: 1898

Roman chariot race engraving 1894
Great Men and Famous Women

Harness racing horse engraving 1857

Two female Judoka or Judo fighters wrestling each other

Illustration of athletes passing the baton during relay race as sports officials look on

Saratoga Springs, N. Y. grand stand, race track, c. 1900-10 (b / w photo)
XOS862652 Saratoga Springs, N.Y. grand stand, race track, c.1900-10 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

AMERICAs CUP, 1901. The American yacht, Independence during the eleventh international race for the Americas Cup in 1901

RACING YACHT: AMERICA, 1851. The schooner yacht America, built for the New York Yacht Club, 1851. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

Ten pin bowling
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Bowling ball hitting pins for a strike. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Twelfth Italian Grand Prix at Monza, September 9, 1934, illustration by Plinio Codognato, poster
Posters, Italy, 20th century. Twelfth Italian Grand Prix at Monza, September 9, 1934. Illustration by Plinio Codognato (1878-1940)

Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa

Dhows sailing off Lamu Island. Dhow or Dau is the colloquial word used by most visitors for the wooden sailing ships of the East African coast although in reality a dhow is a much larger ocean-going

Poster, New York World's Fair, The World of Tomorrow
Travel poster, designed by Joseph Binder, New York World?s Fair, The World of tomorrow, 1939, Grinnell Litho, New York, USA

Portrait of a Boxer, c. 1800 (oil on canvas)
5984050 Portrait of a Boxer, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Sleigh Race, pub. 1859, Currier & Ives (colour litho)
3471092 The Sleigh Race, pub. 1859, Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Thirteen year old Denis Homer of Dudley, Worcestershire is visited by footballers of the West Bromwich Albion team at his home

Olympic Games Moscow 1980 Gymnastics The Beam. Melita of Romania

2 MEN CANOEING 1960S
J. Campbell and P.L. Pye race through rough water during the twelve-mile Bradford-Avon competition. Date: 1960s

Royal Navy Sea King Helicopters in Afghanistan
Two Royal Navy Sea Kings at Forward Operating Base Sangin in Afghanistan. The Sea King Mk4 known throughout the Naval world as the Junglie are the green giants of the Fleet Air Arm

The Schneider Trophy 1929 - Calshot Spit, England
Photograph from the Schneider Trophy of 1929 held at Calshot Spit, England. The Coupe d Aviation Maritime Jacques Schneider (commonly called the Schneider Trophy or Schneider Prize)

Athletics. Race. Early twentieth century. Engraving

Male gymnast exercising on a pommel horse, front view

Blue formula 1 racing car with driver in seat

Yellow formula 1 racing car, front view

Yellow finish flag on mast flying in the wind by side of road

First place rosette

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Competition: From Spitfire Fighters to Wild Dogs, the Thrill Knows No Bounds. " The roar of Spitfire Fighter Aircraft hot starting engines ignites a fierce competition in the skies, as pilots push their limits for victory. Supermarine aeroplane and Rolls-Royce S. 6 - a legendary duo that dominated air races with their relentless pursuit of speed and excellence. African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) juveniles playfully tussle with the leg of an impala, honing their hunting skills in a competitive game of survival. A magnificent Shire horse team charges through the fields during a Ploughing Match, showcasing strength and precision in this age-old farming competition. Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter soars above competitors, ready to conquer any challenge thrown its way with unparalleled skill and determination. Crew Team Rowing - synchronized movements on water embody teamwork and intense rivalry as rowers strive for glory stroke by stroke. "The Favourite Wins" by H. M Bateman captures the exhilaration felt when triumph is achieved after fierce competition – a moment worth celebrating. Runners at a marathon push themselves beyond physical limits, fueled by sheer determination to outpace rivals and cross that finish line first. Tour De France 1930 - cyclists pedal through breathtaking landscapes while battling exhaustion and each other's resolve in one of history's most grueling competitions. Schneider Trophy Air Race pushes aviators' skills to new heights as they race against time, defying gravity for supremacy among high-flying contenders Poster for England's Glory Matches symbolizes fiery battles between cricket teams where every run counts towards ultimate victory – an explosive display of sportsmanship. The Interport Field Gun Competition showcases Royal Navy teams competing head-to-head in an adrenaline-fueled spectacle where strength and precision collide.