Competition Collection (#2)

A Merlin HM Mk1 helicopter from RNAS Culdrose, with a Seahawk from the Australian Navy
A Merlin HM Mk1 helicopter based at RNAS Culdrose, with a Seahawk from the Australian Navy, flying over St Michaels Mount, Cornwall

A Subtle Competition by H. M. Bateman, golfing fashion
Cartoon by the master of social satire, H. M. Bateman showing two men in competition to wear a series of increasingly outrageous golf outfits

Double Harness racing horse competition 1857

Field hockey players and positions

Gymnast performing on square rubber floor mat, panel of judges on one side

BOAT RACE, 1873. The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race - Ready to start

Oxford Oarsmen
March 1908: The Oxford University rowing crew seen from Hammersmith Bridge during the Varsity Boat Race against Cambridge on the River Thames, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Stephensons Rocket
October 1829: Stephensons Rocket, designed by English railway engineer Robert Stephenson, winner of the prize for best locomotive in a contest of steam engines at Rainhill

Seven Champion Diving In LA
Los Angeles, California: June, 1937. Champion divers preparing to participate in the National Aquatic Show to be held at the Olympic Swimming Stadium in LA

AMERICAs CUP, 1886. The Mayflower saluted by the fleet while crossing the bow of the Galatea on the fourth tack in the first race on 7 September 1886, New York

Doggetts Coat and Badge Race, River Thames, London
Watermen on duty at the end of Doggetts Coat and Badge Race on the River Thames. They are wearing the livery of the Fishmongers Company

Ski jumper, blue sky and ski jump, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Sumo wrestler competing, Grand Taikai Sumo Wrestling Tournament, Kokugikan Hall Stadium, Ryogoku district, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Oxford and Cambridge Chess Match, 19th century

Nick Skelton in show jumping event, Royal Cornwall Show. circa 1980s

Autocar Poster -- Circuit des Ardennes race
Autocar Poster -- British driver Charles Jarrott winning the Circuit des Ardennes race in the famous 70 Panhard. His average speed during the race was 54 mph. Date: 1903

Warwick Races, from The Illustrated London News, 12th April 1845 (engraving)
XJF311252 Warwick Races, from The Illustrated London News, 12th April 1845 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

American boxer. Gene Tunney down for the famous long count in the championship bout with Dempsey at Soldier Field
JACK DEMPSEY (1895-1983). American boxer. Gene Tunney down for the famous long count in the championship bout with Dempsey at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois, 22 September 1927

Rainhill Trials October 1829
These trials for early steam locomotives were run at Rainhill, near Liverpool, UK, to determine which would be used on the newly-completed railway from Liverpool to Manchester

Champion Lady Steer Roper
Lucille Mulhall - the Champion Lady Steer Roper of the World at the Winnipeg Stampede of 1913. She only took 33 4/5 seconds to rope this unfortunate bull!

A snowboarder jumping at Telus Half Pipe competition 2009, Whistler mountain, 2010 Winter Olympics venue, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Musk Ox - bulls butting heads, dominance behavior. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. MB406
TOM-1413 Musk Ox - bulls butting heads, dominance behavior. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. Ovibos moschatus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Victorian Cricket Match, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a bowler bowling out a batsman during a cricket match, at Lords cricket ground between Oxford and Cambridge. c.1870

Building prams for racing in Chichester, 1960s
Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 2838/9

The Presidents Putter 1928
A cartoon by Mel featuring some of the competitors in the Presidentss Putter. The matchplay competition is held every January at the Rye Golf Club in East Sussex

Will Mellor at the World Custard Pie Championships 2012

Glasgow Fire Drill Competition, Scotland
The Springburn team of firemen participating in a fire drill competition in Glasgow, Scotland. circa 1911

Chess pieces on a chessboard

AMERICAs CUP, 1881. The American winner, Mischief with the Canadian challenger Atalanta in the fourth international race for the Americas Cup on September 9th & 10th, 1881

Pigeon racing at Crystal Palace, London
15, 000 birds from all parts of England and Scotland are released from Crystal Palace, south London, at the start of a championship pigeon race

Motor Bus London 1903
A Motor Bus causes considerable interest on a London Street. Bus owners faced the competition posed by the electrification of the tramways with motor buses

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

Dog agility - Briard jumping through hoop
ME-1587 Dog agility - Briard jumping through hoop Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Windsurfing at Kahului Beach, Maui, Hawaii, Hawaiian Islands, Pacific Ocean, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Sheepdog Trials. Bringing in the sheep, starting the dog, driving the sheep and finally trying to get them into the pen

Africa, South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria, local lawn bowling club, equipment bag

Rifle fete at Ecclesbourne, near Hastings, 1860. Creator: W Thomas
Rifle fete at Ecclesbourne, near Hastings, 1860. The contest was chiefly among the members of the Cinque Ports Corps...The first prize was a Lancaster rifle, value ten guineas, which was won by Mr

Kendall K-1 glider
Hugh Kendalls glider K-1 at the World Gliding Championships, Great Hucklow, 19-23 July 1954

Pilots fly their paragliders during 16th FAI Paragliding World Championship in Krusevo, North Macedonia August 7, 2019.REUTERS/Ognen Teofilovski

Minoan art. Greece. 16th century B. C. Fresco of boxing kids
Minoan art. Greece. 16th century B.C. Fresco of boxing kids. Fight between two teens provided with gloves and a belt. Painted stucco. Room B1 from Akrotiri (Thera). (1550-1500 BC)

The Brompton Oratory competition (engraving)
605142 The Brompton Oratory competition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brompton Oratory competition)

Pradal Serey Cambodian Kickboxing, CTN Studio, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Indochina, Asia

The Schneider Trophy 1931 - Calshot Spit, England
Souvenir Programme for the Schneider Trophy of 1929 held at Calshot Spit, England. The Coupe d Aviation Maritime Jacques Schneider (commonly called the Schneider Trophy or Schneider Prize)

Autocar Poster -- French Grand Prix
Autocar Poster -- French driver Boillot in a blue Peugeot, chasing the American Bruce Brown in a red Fiat, in the French Grand Prix

Jockeys riding in horse race, spectators in background, side view

GERMANY: KULTURKAMPF, 1875. Pope Pius IX moving his game piece, the encyclical Quod nunquam, against Otto von Bismarcks anti-clerical moves on the chessboard of Kulturkampf. German cartoon, 1875

SULLIVAN VS. KILRAIN, 1889. The open-air championship match between John L. Sullivan (The Boston Strong Boy) and Jake Kilrain at Richburg, Mississippi, 8 July 1889

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Competition: From Spitfire Fighters to Wild Dogs, the Thrill Knows No Bounds. " The roar of Spitfire Fighter Aircraft hot starting engines ignites a fierce competition in the skies, as pilots push their limits for victory. Supermarine aeroplane and Rolls-Royce S. 6 - a legendary duo that dominated air races with their relentless pursuit of speed and excellence. African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) juveniles playfully tussle with the leg of an impala, honing their hunting skills in a competitive game of survival. A magnificent Shire horse team charges through the fields during a Ploughing Match, showcasing strength and precision in this age-old farming competition. Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter soars above competitors, ready to conquer any challenge thrown its way with unparalleled skill and determination. Crew Team Rowing - synchronized movements on water embody teamwork and intense rivalry as rowers strive for glory stroke by stroke. "The Favourite Wins" by H. M Bateman captures the exhilaration felt when triumph is achieved after fierce competition – a moment worth celebrating. Runners at a marathon push themselves beyond physical limits, fueled by sheer determination to outpace rivals and cross that finish line first. Tour De France 1930 - cyclists pedal through breathtaking landscapes while battling exhaustion and each other's resolve in one of history's most grueling competitions. Schneider Trophy Air Race pushes aviators' skills to new heights as they race against time, defying gravity for supremacy among high-flying contenders Poster for England's Glory Matches symbolizes fiery battles between cricket teams where every run counts towards ultimate victory – an explosive display of sportsmanship. The Interport Field Gun Competition showcases Royal Navy teams competing head-to-head in an adrenaline-fueled spectacle where strength and precision collide.