Runner Collection

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1968. American runners Tommie Smith (center) and John Carlos (right) showing the Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies at the Olympic Games in Mexico City

Roger Bannister breaking the tape to become the first man to run a mile in four minutes (b / w photo)
5999311 Roger Bannister breaking the tape to become the first man to run a mile in four minutes (b/w photo) by English Photographer

JACKIE ROBINSON (1919-1972). John Roosevelt Robinson, known as Jackie. American baseball player. As a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers

Harold Abrahams wins 100m - 1924 Olympics
Harold Maurice Abrahams, CBE, (18991978) - a British athlete of Jewish origin. He was champion in the 100 metres sprint at the 1924 Olympics in Paris (July 7th)

Roger Bannister - First sub-4 minute mile - Iffley Road
Roger Bannister of Great Britain (1929-2018), with a time of 3 mins 59.4 seconds, becomes the first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes, at the Iffley Road Sports Ground, England on 6th may 1954

A jogger on the towpath of the Canal du Midi near Castelnaudary, Languedoc-Rousillon, France. Septeber 2011

Eric Liddell celebrating his Olympic win at Edinburgh Univer
Eric Liddell, the 400m gold medallist at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, crowned and chaired at Edinburgh University where he had studied science

WORLD SERIES, 1941. A view of the action at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, during Game 3 of the 1941 World Series between the Brooklyn Dodgers (in the field) and the New York Yankees

Pheidippides Runs
BATTLE OF MARATHON Athenian courier Pheidippides sent to Sparta to request help when the Persians landed at Marathon in 490 BC, died after completing his run

WILMA RUDOLPH (1940-1994). American track and field athlete. Crossing the finish line to win the 400-meter relay for the United States at the Summer Olympic Games in Rome, Italy, 8 September 1960

Running skeleton in body, artwork
Running skeleton inside an outline of the body, computer artwork

FOOTBALL GAME, 1966. Quarterback Bart Starr of the Green Bay Packers attempting to run for a first down against the Baltimore Colts after failing to find an open receiver

Cricket at Blackheath
Kent host Surrey at the Rectory Field ground, Blackheath. Famous Surrey batsman Jack Hobbs is at the crease, and has been permitted to have a runner (seen at square leg)

Running injuries, conceptual artwork

Leg muscles in running, artwork
Leg muscles in running. Artwork showing the muscles in the leg of a runner. There are over 600 muscles in the human body, with at least 14 major muscles in the hip, thigh and lower leg

Alfred ( Alfie ) Shrubb - Famous Long Distance Runner. He won all there was to win in long-distance running as is evident in this photograph

Early morning female runner, Bondi beach, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Frank Wykoff at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic stadium
Frank Clifford Wyckoff (1909 1980) was an American athlete and triple gold medal winner in 4x100 m relay at the Olympic Games in 1924, 1928 and 1932

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1896. Spyridon Louis winning the marathon race in the first modern Olympic Games at Athens in 1896: illustration from a contemporary English newspaper

David Moorcroft, British runner
David Moorcroft (b. 1953), British middle-distance and long-distance runner, signing an autograph at a fun run in Penzance, Cornwall

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1948. Fanny Blankers-Koen of the Netherlands (right) and Maureen Gardner (left) of England finishing the 80 meter hurdle event at Wembley Stadium, London, England, 4 August 1948

Cartoon, Bravo, Mr George! A spectator speaks to the Native American Indian, Deerfoot, himself also a runner. Walter Goodall George (1858-1943) was a British runner who turned professional in 1885

The Cross Country Runner. People You See, from Teddy Bear magazine, 1968. Date: 1968

Zola Budd barefoot at Crystal Palace. 25th April 1984

British Athletes in action. Gordon Pirie, the Brilliant 5, 000 and 10, 000 metres runner, who recently beat emil zatopek, the triple olympic champion, in a 5, 000 metre event in prague

Reggie Walker Athletics
Reginald (Reggie) Edgar Walker (16 March 1889 5 November 1951) was a South African athlete and the 1908 Olympic champion in the 100 metres. Date: 1909

BASEBALL: WASHINGTON, 1925. Bucky Harris of the Washington Nationals sliding into home plate, 1925

S. Mure Fergusson. Distinguished amateur golfer, twice runner-up in the Amateur Championship and winner of innumerable medals

Early morning runner, Richmond Park, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Harold Maurice Abrahams, CBE, (15 December 1899 - 14 January 1978), British athlete of Jewish origin, educated at Repton and Caius College, Cambridge

Luigi Fagioli, Italian motor racing driver, runner-up in the European Championship. 1935

Pierce Egans Anecdotes: hopping race Clapham
Colour plate: The hopping match on Clapham Common: Jackson the runner exhibiting his agility from Pierce Egans anecdotes of the turf, the chase, the ring and the stage, 1827

Diane Leather winning the mile race
The worlds fastest woman miler: Diane Leather of Birchfield Harriers winning the womens mile in 4 minutes 45 seconds at an athletics meeting at the White City on 21st September 1955

Olympics / 1908 / Marathon
THE MARATHON Dorando Pietri passing through Wembley. He finished first but was disqualified because he was helped at the finish. He was awarded a special cup

A foot-race. 6th century B. C
ATTIC BLACK-FIGURED VASE. A foot-race. 6th century B.C

Stock poster showing runner sliding past catcher. Date c1897

Passeig del Mare Nostrum sea promenade with W Barcelona Hotel, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Adrien Joly as a demon and Pepetit Veldeman as Coureur in the Cogniard brothers' La Biche au Bois
FLO4631161 Adrien Joly as a demon and Pepetit Veldeman as Coureur in the Cogniard brothers' La Biche au Bois, Theatre de la Porte St. Martin, 1845

Line Cavalry, 1830 (engraving)
AIS5333597 Line Cavalry, 1830 (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: the engraving comes from the "Coleccion de Uniformes del Ejercito espanol dedicado al Rey N.S." by)

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.

Triumphal entry and coronation of the Byzantine Emperor Nicephore II Phocas (912-969) to Constantinople in 963
AIS5370579 Triumphal entry and coronation of the Byzantine Emperor Nicephore II Phocas (912-969) to Constantinople in 963

following my shadow..
Ina Tänzer

Racing in the fog
Nicodemo Quaglia

La gara
Walter Caterina

Sunset boulevard
Susanne Stoop

Kilian Jornet training above Montenvers
Tristan Shu

start time
Erhan Durceylan

AI IMAGE - Illustration of Roger Bannister, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Illustration of Roger Bannister, 1950s, (2023). Bannister (1929-2018) was a Britlish neurologist and middle-distance athlete who ran the first sub-4-minute mile

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"From Olympic Glory to Everyday Pursuits: The Power of the Runner" In the realm of sports, runners have always been at the forefront, showcasing their incredible speed and determination. One iconic moment that forever etched itself in history occurred during the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos boldly raised their fists in a Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies, symbolizing unity and resistance against racial injustice. Standing alongside them was Australian Peter Norman, wearing an OPHR badge as a powerful act of solidarity. The spirit of running has transcended various disciplines throughout time. Jackie Robinson, renowned baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers, showcased his agility on July 2nd, 1950 when he stole home under catcher Andy Seminick's tag during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. This daring move not only displayed Robinson's exceptional skills but also challenged societal barriers. Harold Abrahams' victory in winning the 100m race at the 1924 Olympics exemplified perseverance and triumph over adversity. His accomplishment inspired generations to push beyond limits and strive for greatness. However, running isn't solely confined to grand stages like stadiums or Olympic arenas; it can be found even in everyday life. Pheidippides' legendary run from Marathon to Athens is still celebrated today as a testament to human endurance and dedication. Jogging along scenic routes such as France's Canal du Midi near Castelnaudary allows individuals to find solace amidst nature while improving their physical well-being. It reminds us that running is not just about competition but also about personal growth and serenity. One name that will forever be synonymous with breaking barriers is Roger Bannister –the first man who conquered the elusive sub-4 minute mile barrier on Iffley Road track. His achievement shattered preconceived notions of what was possible and opened doors for countless athletes worldwide. Eric Liddell brought glory to his nation by winning an Olympic gold medal in 1924.