Olympian Collection (page 5)

ATHENS: OLYMPIAN ZEUS. Men seated at table before the ruins of the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens. Photograph, late 19th century

Empress of Britain liner - Olympian Swimming pool. Launched in 1930 -sunk by a torpedo strike in 1940 during WW2. Date: circa 1931

Willie Applegarth - English Champion Sprinter
William Reuben " Willie" Applegarth (1890-1958) - won bronze medal at the Stockholm Olympic Games in 1912. Date: 1912

Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens, Greece

The Famous Olympian in the Cascade Mountains, Washington
View of the Olympian traveling through the mountains

Oscar Pistorius, South African athlete
Oscar Pistorius (born 1986), South African athlete and double amputee, running in the heats of the 4 x 400 meters relay race at the 2011 Athletics World Championships

Temple of Olympian Zeus (Olympeion). 174 BC. GREECE. ATTICA. ATHENS. Athens. Greek art. Architecture

JESSE OWENS (1913-1980). American athlete. Photographed at the Olympic Games in Berlin, 1936, at the start of the 200 meter sprint final, which he won, setting an Olympic record

DONALD BRAGG (1935- ). American athlete. Bragg competing in the pole vault event at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy

RAFER JOHNSON (1935- ). American decathlon athlete. Johnson competing in the shot put event in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome

Italian bicyclist and gold medal winner at the 1920 Olympics at Antwerp
FRANCO GIORGETTI (1902-1963). Italian bicyclist and gold medal winner at the 1920 Olympics at Antwerp

Russian Olympic cross-country skier. Photographed c1960
PAVEL KOLCHIN (b. 1930). Russian Olympic cross-country skier. Photographed c1960

Norwegian Olympic cross-country skier. Photographed c1952
HALLGEIR BRENDEN (1929-2007). Norwegian Olympic cross-country skier. Photographed c1952

DANIEL MORELON (1944- ). French cyclist. Morelon winning the spring cycling competition at the 1976 Summer Olympics at the Velodrome in Montreal, Canada

Clisthenes in the Olympic Games. A 19th century wood engraving illustrating the games of Greek antiquity
ANCIENT OLYMPIC GAMES. Clisthenes in the Olympic Games. A 19th century wood engraving illustrating the games of Greek antiquity

American Olympic athlete. Line engraving, American, c1896
THOMAS E. BURKE. American Olympic athlete. Line engraving, American, c1896

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1972. Swimmers diving into the pool during the womens 400-meter freestyle event at the Summer Olympic Games in Munich, West Germany, 30 August 1972

Roman marble copy, c140 A. D. of the lost bronze by Myron of about 450 B. C
THE DISCOBOLUS, 450.B.C. Roman marble copy, c140 A.D. of the lost bronze by Myron of about 450 B.C

ATHENS: OLYMPIAN ZEUS. View of the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, Greece. Steel engraving, English, 1832, by William Finden

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1976. American ice dancing couple Colleen O Connor and Jim Millns performing in the compulsory round at the Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria

MILLER ANDERSON (1922-1965). American diver, competing in the mens 3 meter springboard event at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland

GREEK OLYMPIAN. Crowning a victor in the Olympic Games. Attic black figured vase, 6th century B. C
GREEK OLYMPIAN. Crowning a victor in the Olympic Games. Attic black figured vase, 6th century B.C

OLYMPICS: VOLLEYBALL, 1976. Mikiyasu Tanaka of Japan tries to spike the ball past the Cuban team at a game during the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada

OLYMPIC POLE VAULT, 1972. Ulrike Meyfarth of West Germany winning the gold medal for the pole vault event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany

Paralympics skiier. The Paralympics, run by the International Paralympic Committee, is an event for disabled athletes that is held in parallel with the Olympic Games

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1948. Bruce Harlan (center), Miller Anderson (left), and Sammy Lee of the United States, winners, respectively, of the gold, silver

JAMES JESSE OWENS (1913-1980). American athlete. Owens in the midst of his broad jump leap, which was responsible for one of the four gold medals he won

The principal classical gods of Olympus: Aphrodite, Cupid, Zeus and Hermes

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Champions: A Glimpse into the World of Olympians" Step back in time to witness the awe-inspiring triumphs and indomitable spirit of legendary athletes who graced the Olympic stage. Wilma Rudolph, an American track and field athlete, etched her name in history as she crossed the finish line, victorious in the 400-meter relay at the Summer Olympics in Rome. Her determination and grace propelled her to greatness. Marvel at a statue honoring a discus thrower, frozen mid-motion, capturing strength and precision that defined these extraordinary competitors. The Pergamon Altar showcases Hecate's fierce battle against Klytios - a symbol of unwavering resilience faced by Olympians. Mrs. Charles Sweeny embodies Astrae, the Star-Maiden herself; radiating celestial beauty while representing aspirations reaching for new heights during this grand event. The American Olympic Boxing team from 1924 stands united with fists raised high – their camaraderie echoing throughout generations as they exemplify courage within adversity. Witness Fanny Blankers-Koen from Netherlands and Maureen Gardner from England hurdling towards victory at Wembley Stadium during London's 1948 Olympic Games – showcasing women breaking barriers on their path to glory. Gymnasts soar through Helsinki Olympics' ethereal atmosphere – defying gravity with every twist and turn; their artistry captivating audiences worldwide. Behold Zeus himself embodied in stone within Ancient Olympia – an emblematic tribute to divine power inspiring mortals to push beyond limits set upon them. Jesse Owens' iconic presence reverberates through time as he defied prejudice amidst Berlin's 1936 Olympics – his remarkable achievements transcending mere sport, becoming symbols of hope for millions around the globe. Wilma Rudolph once again claims victory at Rome's 1960 Summer Olympics by winning gold in the electrifying 100-meter dash – her speed and determination leaving spectators in awe.