Metre Collection (page 6)

In the world of athletics, the metre has played a significant role throughout history

Metre Collection: Debbie Ferguson Wins 100 Metre

Debbie Ferguson Wins 100 Metre 100 Metres Final Commonwealth Games City Of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England 27 July 2002 Date: 27 July 2002

Metre Collection: Abrahams wins the 100m final, 1924 Paris Olympics

Abrahams wins the 100m final, 1924 Paris Olympics
Harold Maurice Abrahams, CBE, (15 December 1899 14 January 1978), British athlete of Jewish origin pictured winning the 100 metre sprint final at the Paris Olympic Games of 1924

Metre Collection: GLC-LFB Turntable ladder

GLC-LFB Turntable ladder
A Saxon Dodge 30 metre (100 foot) turntable ladder showing the outrigger jacks deployed which provide stability to the ladder when in use

Metre Collection: Ufos / Santos / Brazil

Ufos / Santos / Brazil
Moyses Santos, of Belo Horizonte, is visited by six 1.2 metre aliens, who float clumsily round the room, bumping into furniture, then exit through the wall

Cheesecloth
Ethel Beenham, Harry Prices secretary, demonstrates how a sheet of cheesecloth 2 metres by half a metre can be fitted into a deceiving mediums mouth or other orifice

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In the world of athletics, the metre has played a significant role throughout history. From record-breaking Olympic moments to technological advancements, this unit of measurement has left its mark. In 1948, during the London Olympics, the 10, 000-metre race captivated audiences as athletes pushed their limits in pursuit of gold. The intensity and determination on display were awe-inspiring. Another iconic Olympic moment occurred in 1936 when Jesse Owens shattered records and defied racial barriers at the Berlin Games. His victories in both the 100-metre and 200-metre races made him an inspiration for generations to come. Speaking of Olympic triumphs, let's not forget about the incredible performance by British athlete Arthur Wint in the 400-metre event during the same London Olympics in '48. His speed and endurance showcased what it truly means to be a champion. Beyond sports arenas, there is an evolution of yardsticks that led us to embrace metres as a standard unit of measurement worldwide. This shift reflects our continuous quest for accuracy and uniformity across various fields. Taking a step back into history, we find ourselves transported to another significant event -the 1912 Stockholm Olympics' thrilling finale of the men's 200m sprint. The atmosphere was electric as spectators witnessed remarkable displays of athleticism from competitors around the globe. Moving away from athletics but still within historical context brings us Sikorsky Bomber -a marvel that revolutionized aerial warfare during World War II- showcasing how precise measurements like metres contributed to engineering breakthroughs with far-reaching impacts. Shifting gears once again, we find ourselves gazing upon Sunderland's Iron Bridge across Tyne at Wearmouth looking eastwards – a testament to human ingenuity and construction prowess where every inch mattered for stability and strength. Now let's delve into something out-of-this-world: UFO sightings. In New Mexico lies Villa –a place known for mysterious encounters with unidentified flying objects.