Runners Collection (#3)

A sea of faces at the mass start of the Junior Great North Run in Gateshead. 20th June 1987

Athletic meeting and British International relay trials at Stanley Park arena in Blackpool. Dorothy Hyman (No 2) after taking over the baton in the 4 x 110 yards ladies relay trials

London Marathon runners at the end of the race. A©DM Fresco 09 / 05 / 1982
London Marathon runners at the end of the race. © DM Fresco 09/05/1982

The London Marathon March1981

Marathon runners at the end of the London Marathon looking tired collecting their medals for having completed the course. Walking past one runner who is lying down exhausted May 1982

Marathon runners in the the London Marathon May 1982. looking tired suffering from cramp -being helped by a policeman. 09/05/1982

Marathon runners at the London Marathon May 1982 having a break in a pub

Sport Athletics: Jean, farthest from camera, taking the baton from Jean Foulds in a practice take over. Jean Foulds is the L.C.C. sprint champion. July 1953 D3769

British Games at White City 1950 Mile Start - left to Rht W Shykhuis (Benelux), G W Nandeville (GB), Cahit Onel (Turkey), A B Parker (GB), Tom Kirwan (US). SP 13/7/1950 025438/7

Sais coureurs au Caire, 1870s. Creator: Felix Bonfils
Sais coureurs au Caire, 1870s

C17 RUNNERS
Boyes exercife themfelves in runing in the open field, making a line, which he that defireth to win, ought to touch, but not to run beyond it. Date: 1658

THREE-LEGGED RACE
A three-legged race - demanding perfect co- ordination between the paired runners, which two of our contestants evidently did not achieve ! Date: circa 1900

LAWRENCE MYERS, ATHLETE
Lawrence Lon E. Myers was one of the greatest runners of the 19th century, winning 15 American National titles and holding three world records between 1880-1888. Date: 1858 - 1899

TWO RUNNERS RACE C1878
Two rather stiff-looking athletes race each other. Date: circa 1878

Liverpool - Jops Cymro Group - aA Sports event
Liverpool - Jops Cymro Group - aA (Amateur Athletics Association) Sports event in 1911 in Liverpool. Officials and competitors. Date: 1911

Arbuthnot Trophy - British Navy interfleet crosscountry Race
After the Marathon race for the Arbuthnot Trophy - a British Navy interfleet crosscountry running race - named after Rear-Admiral Sir Robert Keith Arbuthnot

Visit to Madeira - A Basket Bullock Carro
Black and white lantern slide of three women seated in a ox drawn sledge (carro de bois) - Visit to Madeira. Part of Box 125 - Madeira. Boswell Collection

Lord Burghley engaged to Lady Mary Montagu-Douglas-Scott
David George Brownlow Cecil, 6th Marquess of Exeter (1905 - 1981), Lord Burghley, athlete, sports official and Conservative party politician pictured at the time of his engagement to Lady Mary

1948 - Emil Zatopek
Emil Zatopek (1922 - 2000), Czech long distance runner pictured following his victory in the 10, 000m race at the London 1948 Olympic Games, only the second race he had ever run at that distance

Bow Street, Covent Garden, Westminster, London, England. Seen here the Bow Street Runners, an early voluntary police force established by the magistrate Henry Fielding in 1749

Silhouette Of A Man Running On Beach At Sunset; Ireland

Man Running In The Water

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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.