Runners Collection

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

Runners, marathon, New York, New York State, United States of America, North America

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)

Runners, marathon, New York, New York State, United States of America, North America

London Marathon 1982 Joyce Smith finishing the Marathon - The first woman home

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

The Oxford University versus Cambridge University cross country race at Horton Kirby, Kent. 1937

Athletic Sports at Grasmere - The Guides Race
The Guides Race at Grasmere showing the plucky runners rounding the flag on Silver Howe - a particularly precarious part of the course. The winner was R. Lancaster who won the race four times in all

Visit to Madeira - Road to the Hotel
Black and white lantern slide of a sledge/carriage (carro de bois) being pulled up a hill by a pair of oxen - Visit to Madeira. Part of Box 125 - Madeira. Boswell Collection

Sports day at the Swanley Horticultural College in Kent. The running event. 1939

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.

A monorail used for transporting logs
5308339 A monorail used for transporting logs.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a monorail used for transporting logs. Logs were lashed to overhead runners)

start time
Erhan Durceylan

The Scottish Fete, in Lord Holland's Park, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Scottish Fete, in Lord Holland's Park, [Notting Hill, London], 1850. The object of this undertaking was to afford encouragement to those who desire to uphold the sports

Out of stamina
Nicolae Stefanel Rusu

The London Marathon - 1990. Picture taken at the start, Greenwich. South East London. Run funnies Picture taken 22nd April 1990

1981 London Marathon One or two people decided to take part in the 1981 London Marathon

Runner on sunlit path in early morning, cose to the Vale of Health Hampstead Heath, London, England, UK. November 2015

Mail runners on Jelep La Pass in the snow, between Sikkim, India, and Tibet, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed

Madeira, Funchal - Oxen carriage
Traditionally, the means of travel in Funchal, the capital city of Madeira, did not include wheeled carriages. The uneven cobbled roadways, steep hills and sharp bends

Kitchener in Egypt
Lord Kitchener arriving in Cairo. The barefoot runners at front clear the way for the carriage, they carry wands of office

The Finish of the Mile Race- A Dead Heat
A number of exhausted young male runners battle it out as they near the finishing line. A largely male crowd watch on with enthusiasm

The Marathon: Race in Memory of a Great Greek Victory, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge
IL281073 The Marathon: Race in Memory of a Great Greek Victory, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge (colour litho) by Tennant, C

L Arrivee de la Course a Pied (bronze sculpture on a green marble base)
PNH350761 L Arrivee de la Course a Pied (bronze sculpture on a green marble base) by Boucher, Alfred (1850-1934); height: 70 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Runners, 1924-25 (oil on canvas)
3504065 Runners, 1924-25 (oil on canvas) by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); 150x202 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Courreurs); Photo © Crane Kalman Gallery, London, UK

Runners Working in a Barrage, 1927 (litho)
1123856 Runners Working in a Barrage, 1927 (litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Runners, 1926 (oil on canvas)
656307 The Runners, 1926 (oil on canvas) by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); 65.2x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Coureurs. ); Photo © Christies Images; French, out of copyright

The Runners on Foot, c. 1920 (oil on canvas)
653165 The Runners on Foot, c.1920 (oil on canvas) by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); 46x55.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Courreurs a Pied)

Paper Chase, also known as Hare and Hounds or Chalk Chase (colour litho)
5998306 Paper Chase, also known as Hare and Hounds or Chalk Chase (colour litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paper Chase)

Running, Illustration for Chums (colour litho)
5935871 Running, Illustration for Chums (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Reindeer and sleigh, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370494 Reindeer and sleigh, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Chinese Runners Lead The Field 1500m World Champs Final 22 August 1993 Date: 22 August 1993

1992 Barcelona Olympic Gv Various Runners 02 August 1992 Date: 02 August 1992

Sleighing on Broadway in 1860, showing a Public Conveyance on Runners (litho)
5215006 Sleighing on Broadway in 1860, showing a Public Conveyance on Runners (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleighing on Broadway in 1860)

A curious and picturesque historical re-enactment (colour litho)
2777947 A curious and picturesque historical re-enactment (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A curious and picturesque historical re-enactment)

The Gazelle Race at thes Siro Hippodrome, in Milan (colour litho)
2777696 The Gazelle Race at thes Siro Hippodrome, in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gazelle Race at thes Siro Hippodrome, in Milan)

Greyhound track totalisator system (litho)
6009421 Greyhound track totalisator system (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greyhound track totalisator system)

The Berlin Olympic Games, from Berliner Illustrite Zeitung, 1936 (colour litho)
CHT192966 The Berlin Olympic Games, from Berliner Illustrite Zeitung, 1936 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

The Finish of the 1862 Derby, 1862 (oil on board) (see 451912 for pair)
OJ451913 The Finish of the 1862 Derby, 1862 (oil on board) (see 451912 for pair) by Alken, Samuel Henry (1810-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: won by Caractacus)

The ten-mile race at Lillie Bridge (engraving)
728403 The ten-mile race at Lillie Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ten-mile race at Lillie Bridge between W. C. George and W)

Start of the Paris-Belfort running race (colour litho)
2818300 Start of the Paris-Belfort running race (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Start of the Paris-Belfort running race)

Whippet Racing (b / w photo)
3652230 Whippet Racing (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whippet Racing)

Start of a Fun Run, Penzance, Cornwall
The start of a fun run (marathon) in Penzance, Cornwall, with David Moorcroft (b.1953), British middle-distance and long-distance runner. Showing a large crowd of runners and spectators

The launch of a cruiser (colour litho)
2778252 The launch of a cruiser (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The launch of a cruiser)

The curious races, the race of the hundred and forty in Milan (colour litho)
2809250 The curious races, the race of the hundred and forty in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The curious races)

The Polisportiva dei Grassi, an interesting meeting, which was held in Vigevano (Pavia)... (colour litho)
2809187 The Polisportiva dei Grassi, an interesting meeting, which was held in Vigevano (Pavia)... (colour litho) by Beltrame

International Athletics, White City Stadium, West London
Runners taking part in an International Athletics event at White City Stadium, West London on 2 August 1937. Showing the finish of the 100 Yards, won by B Johnson (USA), with C B Holmes (GB) second

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"Runners: From Olympic Triumphs to Everyday Heroes" In the thrilling world of runners, every step counts towards victory in marathons and sprints. Flashback to 1924 Olympics: Harold Abrahams' historic win in the 100m race leaves spectators awe-struck. The iconic Los Angeles Olympic stadium witnessed Frank Wykoff's breathtaking performance during the marathon event in 1932. Athletic Sports at Grasmere showcases the fierce competition among runners during The Guides Race, pushing their limits for glory. Embark on a journey along Madeira's scenic road to witness dedicated runners training for upcoming challenges near their hotel. Roger Bannister etches his name in history as he breaks through the tape, becoming the first man to run a mile in under four minutes (b/w photo). Swanley Horticultural College's sports day brings together aspiring athletes showcasing their speed and determination on the track. Unveiling an untold story from 1904: Mail runners brave treacherous snow-covered Jelep La Pass between Sikkim, India, and Tibet as part of a British military campaign capturing Lhasa. Experience Madeira's charm with an oxen carriage ride through Funchal, where even these majestic animals can't help but admire dedicated runners passing by. Kitchener's presence looms large as he oversees Egyptian terrain that has witnessed countless running feats throughout history. The Finish of the Mile Race captures an intense moment where two exceptional athletes push themselves beyond limits resulting in a dead heat finish.