Olympic Summer Games Collection

The Olympiads in Athens: the race of the chariots, the throwing of disc and the boxing, 1819 (engraving)
FGL5461705 The Olympiads in Athens: the race of the chariots, the throwing of disc and the boxing, 1819 (engraving); (add.info.: Olympic Games)

Members of the French and Greek Fencing teams at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo)
7078892 Members of the French and Greek Fencing teams at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

Summer Olympics at the Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece 1896 (b/w photo)
7078888 Summer Olympics at the Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece 1896 (b/w photo); Prismatic Pictures

Ancient Greek sports (engraving)
8635021 Ancient Greek sports (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek sports. Illustration from Hellas)

Walking, H H Whitlock (b/w photo)
8671544 Walking, H H Whitlock (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walking, H H Whitlock)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The first Olympic Winter Games, luge with spectators in uniform, 1924
LUX4811386 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The first Olympic Winter Games, luge with spectators in uniform, 1924; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

Hermes of Olympia, 1896 (engraving)
LEG4339425 Hermes of Olympia, 1896 (engraving); (add.info.: Hermes of Olympia or Hermes carrying Dyonisos as a child (representation of the sculpture attributed to Praxitele)

Ancient Olympic Games held in the honour of Zeus. Runners competing in a foot race. Early 20th century illustration
537614 Ancient Olympic Games held in the honour of Zeus. Runners competing in a foot race. Early 20th century illustration.; Universal History Archive/UIG

JO de Chamonix, 1924
2035083 JO de Chamonix, 1924; (add.info.: Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: skating: Belgian couple Herbus and WaGerman); Spaarnestad Photo

Ancient Olympic Games, running events, 1885 (engraving)
ELD4932770 Ancient Olympic Games, running events, 1885 (engraving); (add.info.: Ancient Greece: Ancient Olympic Games, running events Engraving from "History of the world" by Ridpath 1885)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The first Olympic Winter Games
LUX4811380 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The first Olympic Winter Games, competitions with spectators in uniform, 1924; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: bobsleigh
2035086 Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: bobsleigh; (add.info.: Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: bobsleigh); Spaarnestad Photo

Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: skating
2035085 Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: skating; (add.info.: Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: skating); Spaarnestad Photo

Chariot racing at the Olympic Games (engraving)
8635022 Chariot racing at the Olympic Games (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chariot racing at the Olympic Games, ancient Greece)

American Athletes at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo)
7078894 American Athletes at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert Clinton Tyler (1872 - 1945)

Ancient Greek Olympic Games. The Winner Of The Chariot Race Is Saluted And Offered The Champion's Crown
UIG5420462 Ancient Greek Olympic Games. The Winner Of The Chariot Race Is Saluted And Offered The Champion's Crown, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: After A Work By De Courten)

Coronation of Olympic Games champion in Ancient Greece, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4858040 Coronation of Olympic Games champion in Ancient Greece, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Coronation of Olympic Games champion in Ancient Greece)

Olympic Champions at the Stadium, July 1908 (litho)
8634863 Olympic Champions at the Stadium, July 1908 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Olympic Champions at the Stadium, July 1908)

Duke Kahanamoku, Amelia Earhart, Paavo Nurmi, Douglas Fairbanks and Arthur Jonath at the Olympic Games, LA
3739646 Duke Kahanamoku, Amelia Earhart, Paavo Nurmi, Douglas Fairbanks and Arthur Jonath at the Olympic Games, LA, 1932 (photo); (add.info.: Left to right Duke Kahanamoku, Amelia Earhart)

Olympia, Greece, At The Time Of The Ancient Olympic Games, 1880 (engraving)
UIG5420460 Olympia, Greece, At The Time Of The Ancient Olympic Games, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona, 1880)

Finish line of the race at the Olympic Games, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4860808 Finish line of the race at the Olympic Games, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Salute runners at the finish line of the race at the Olympic Games, Ancient Greece)

Athena Nike in front of the Acropolis of Athens - Illustrated sticker for the International Olympic Games in Athens
LEG4339423 Athena Nike in front of the Acropolis of Athens - Illustrated sticker for the International Olympic Games in Athens (Greece)

American Athletes at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo)
7078887 American Athletes at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert Clinton Tyler (1872 - 1945)

Olympia, site of the Antiquite Olympic Games, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4860716 Olympia, site of the Antiquite Olympic Games, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Ancient Greece: Olympia, site of the Antiquite Olympic Games)

Ancient Greece: Ancient Olympic Games, running events Engraving from "History of the world" by Ridpath 1885
ELD4932684 Ancient Greece: Ancient Olympic Games, running events Engraving from "History of the world" by Ridpath 1885 Private collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greece: Ancient Olympic Games)

Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: ice hockey
2035089 Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: ice hockey; (add.info.: Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: ice hockey); Spaarnestad Photo

Breals silver cup, presented to Spyros Louis, the winner of the 1896 Olympic Marathon Race
6379729 Breals silver cup, presented to Spyros Louis, the winner of the 1896 Olympic Marathon Race; Private Collection; (add.info)

Kindling the Olympic torch, 1936 (b/w photo)
8671536 Kindling the Olympic torch, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kindling the Olympic torch, 1936)

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

Breals silver cup, presented to Spyros Louis, the winner of the 1896 Olympic Marathon Race
6379730 Breals silver cup, presented to Spyros Louis, the winner of the 1896 Olympic Marathon Race; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chamonix: Olympic Winter Games with spectators in uniform, 1924 (photo)
LUX4811373 Chamonix: Olympic Winter Games with spectators in uniform, 1924 (photo); (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: patinage: Mrs Bingner
2035093 Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: patinage: Mrs Bingner; (add.info.: Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: patinage: Mrs Bingner); Spaarnestad Photo

Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: curling
2035088 Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: curling; (add.info.: Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France 1924: curling); Spaarnestad Photo

Pierre de Coubertin, 1915 (b/w photo)
478466 Pierre de Coubertin, 1915 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Pierre de Fredy, Baron de Coubertin (1 January 1863 - 2 September 1937)

Happy Year or the Fan: Postcard 1920. Photo of Walery 1920
JAB4120002 Happy Year or the Fan: Postcard 1920. Photo of Walery 1920 by Walery Studio (fl.1884-1935); (add.info.: Happy Year or the Fan: Postcard 1920, Photo of Walery 1920); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

A competitor on his skis, Olympic Winter Games, Chamonix, France, 1924 (b/w photo)
LUX4811404 A competitor on his skis, Olympic Winter Games, Chamonix, France, 1924 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

The first Olympic Winter Games, competitions with spectators in uniform, Chamonix, France, 1924 (b/w photo)
LUX4811400 The first Olympic Winter Games, competitions with spectators in uniform, Chamonix, France, 1924 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes)

Charles Pierre de Fredy, Baron de Courbetin, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
1699267 Charles Pierre de Fredy, Baron de Courbetin, c.1895 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Charles Pierre de Fredy)

Triumph of Italian colors at the Antwerp Olympics (colour litho)
2808925 Triumph of Italian colors at the Antwerp Olympics (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triumph of Italian colors at the Antwerp Olympics)

The largest sports conference in the world (colour litho)
2809310 The largest sports conference in the world (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The largest sports conference in the world)

The first Italian victory at the Olympics (colour litho)
2809302 The first Italian victory at the Olympics (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first Italian victory at the Olympics)

The 1908 Olympics, front cover of Couriers Sunday 1908 (Litho)
2815137 The 1908 Olympics, front cover of Couriers Sunday 1908 (Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The award ceremony at the Antwerp Olympics (colour litho)
2808929 The award ceremony at the Antwerp Olympics (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The award ceremony at the Antwerp Olympics)

An Italian victory at the Antwerp Olympics (colour litho)
2808918 An Italian victory at the Antwerp Olympics (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Italian victory at the Antwerp Olympics)

Italian cycling victory in France (colour litho)
2809314 Italian cycling victory in France (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian cycling victory in France)

One of the most picturesque races at the Paris Olympics (colour litho)
2809313 One of the most picturesque races at the Paris Olympics (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A surprise for a hundred thousand spectators (colour litho)
2778515 A surprise for a hundred thousand spectators (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A surprise for a hundred thousand spectators)

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Competition: A Glimpse into the Olympic Summer Games" Step back in time to witness the birth of a global phenomenon. In 1924, Chamonix, France hosted the inaugural Olympic Winter Games, captivating spectators with thrilling ski competitions. The image of a determined competitor gracefully gliding on his skis serves as a reminder of the awe-inspiring athleticism that graced these historic games. The spirit of unity and sportsmanship continued to flourish as spectators donned their uniforms, eagerly cheering on their favorite athletes during these momentous events. It was here in Chamonix where the world first witnessed how sport could transcend boundaries and bring people together. One cannot discuss the Olympics without mentioning Baron de Courbetin, whose passion for athletics ignited this grand spectacle. His vision paved the way for future generations to celebrate human achievement through friendly competition. A timeless black-and-white photograph captures him in all his glory, reminding us of his pivotal role in shaping this extraordinary event. As history unfolded, London's Olympia became a battleground for warlike reconstructions at the Royal Tournament. Vibrant color lithographs transport us back to those intense moments when strength and skill were put to test within its hallowed grounds. In 1936, Berlin's Summer Olympic Stadium stood tall as an emblematic symbol of resilience amidst political turmoil. This monochromatic photograph encapsulates both triumph and controversy that surrounded those games - an enduring testament to humanity's ability to rise above adversity. Italy proudly showcased its colors at various Olympics throughout history; from Antwerp's vibrant lithographs celebrating Italian victories to cycling triumphs in France captured through vivid hues - each moment etched forever into sporting folklore. Couriers Sunday 1908 immortalized one particular edition of the games held in London with its striking front cover illustration capturing excitement and anticipation surrounding this prestigious event. Award ceremonies at Antwerp Olympics came alive through brilliant color lithographs, showcasing the joy and pride that accompanied each victorious moment.