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The Favourite Wins by H. M. BatemanHumorous illustration by H.M. Bateman showing a reversal of roles. A group of jockeys in different coloured silks sprint for the finishing post while excitable horses in the stands cheer on the winner
Doggetts Coat and Badge Race, River Thames, LondonWatermen on duty at the end of Doggetts Coat and Badge Race on the River Thames. They are wearing the livery of the Fishmongers Company
Miss Lucy Pocock, sculling championMiss Lucy Pocock, the winner of the Thamesside Water Womens sculling championship. She came from a family of boat builders and sculling champions
Balfour and Chesterfield play golf at SandwichArthur James Balfour, Conservative MP and former Prime Minister (left), and the Earl of Chesterfield (right) photographed during a golf match at Sandwich, Kent
Oxford practising for the Boat RaceThe Oxford team practising for the annual Boat Race
Cartoon, Unfair Trade Winds (International Free Trade)Cartoon, Unfair Trade Winds -- a satirical comment on competitive trade from overseas, adversely affecting the economy at home. Date: 1884
The Last Trout by H. M. BatemanA group of determined fishermen all compete for the last (rather small) trout left in a river. Date: 1931
Stock Exchange Walk, BrightonWinner L. J. Hollyer at the conclusion of the Stock Exchange Brighton Walk. Founded by a member of the London Stock Exchange
Cecil Aldin's all-children's pony event, Le Touquet, FranceCecil Aldin's all-children's pony event held in Le Touquet, France, showing him riding a white horse and taking part in the Drag Hunt along with the children. Date: 1929
Cecil Aldin's all-children's pony show, Dunster CastleAn all-children's pony show organised by Cecil Aldin at Dunster Castle, Dunster, Somerset. Date: circa late 1920s
The Amateur Gardeners Dream
Esther Williams- American Film ActressEsther Williams (1921-2013) - American competitive swimmer and Film Actress. Williams made a series of films in the 1940s and early 1950s known as " aquamusicals
Yacht Racing at Bembridge, Isle of Wight, EnglandOriginal Redwing class racing off Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England. Following a meeting at the Bembridge Sailing Club, Isle of Wight, in 1896
William Henry Beckwith, English swimmerWilliam Henry Beckwith (1857-1892), English award-winning swimmer who often performed at the Royal Aquarium in Tothill Street, London. late 19th century
Elias Laycock, Australian rower and scullerElias Connell Laycock (1845-1938), Australian competitive rower and sculler. late 19th century
Caricature of Edward Hanlan, sportsman and politicianCaricature of Edward (Ned) Hanlan (1855-1908), Canadian champion sculler, hotelier and alderman. 1882
Rink Tennis 1875Rink tennis ingeniously combines the joys of ice skating with competitive tennis. Date: 1875
Advert / Michelin TyresMichelin Tyres - beats the train Date: 1905
Pfalz DV II German single-seat fighter biplane, completed in late 1917, not progressing beyond the prototype stage. Seen here with other planes, taking part in competitive fighter trials at Alderhof
Butchers boy and bakers boyA butchers boy and a bakers boy having a chat. first published 1879
Hurdles, 1948 London OlympicsThe photograph on the left shows the semi-final of the 400 metres hurdling. Second from left competitor, Larsson of Sweden (no.128) is about to draw ahead and take the victory
The final of the 100 Metres, 1948 London OlympicsA photo finish of the 100 metres final. Left to right: Harrison Dillard (no. 69, USA) came first, E. Macdonald Bailey (no. 35) was last, McCorquodale (no)
Lloyd B. Labeach sprinting, 1948 London OlympicsSprinter Lloyd B. Labeach from Panama thrusts forward to win Heat 4 in the second round of the 100 Metres competition. His time was 10.5 seconds. Date: 1948
Bablot in a 1911 motor raceThe winning driver Paul Bablot speeding through the countryside in his Delage car during a motor race of 1911, the Coupe des Voitures Legeres (Light Cars Cup), held at Boulogne sur Mer, France
Horserace during Naadam Festival, MongoliaA horserace for youngsters during the annual Naadam Festival, in the countryside near Ulaanbaatar (or Ulan Bator), capital of Mongolia
Male archers in Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaMale archers take part in a competition during the annual Naadam Festival in the stadium at Ulaanbaatar (or Ulan Bator), capital of Mongolia
National Guard in Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaA National Guardsman in uniform during the Naadam Festival in the stadium at Ulaanbaatar (or Ulan Bator), capital of Mongolia
Female archers in Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaFemale archers take part in a competition during the annual Naadam Festival in the stadium at Ulaanbaatar (or Ulan Bator), capital of Mongolia
Dance presentation in Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaA traditional dance presentation during the annual Naadam Festival in the stadium at Ulaanbaatar (or Ulan Bator), capital of Mongolia
Andre Beaumont, winner of the Great Air RaceAndre Beaumont of the French Navy, winner of the Great Air Race, also known as the Round Britain Air Race, covering 1000 miles in five days (22-26 July). Twenty pilots took part
Edward VII wins at the Derby, EpsomKing Edward VII, together with the Prince of Wales, Lord Beresford and the trainer Richard Marsh, being congratulated on the victory of his horse, Minoru (the jockey was Herbert Jones)
Lady Harriet Lindsay presenting prizesLady Harriet Lindsay (nee Gordon) presenting the prizes at the London Scottish Sports at Stamford Bridge, Fulham, south west London
Television in the comfort of your own homeThe latest type of home receiver for vision and sound, with a fluorescent screen 8 by 6 inches, displaying a picture of Mickey Mouse
Sniper Post CartoonThe Competitive Spirit Should be Encouraged - A novel approach to this idea in this cartoon, as British troops turn a Snipers Post into a Try Your Luck shooting alley
25-50h. p. Talbot carPhotograph of the 25-50h.p. Talbot car. The vehicle gained 62 awards in competitive trials during the season of 1913
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Sports Day Tyres 1970SBoys competing in a tyre race
Sports Day Race 1970SDetermined-looking boys compete against one another in a race
Crystal Palace / ShillingTHE FIRST SHILLING DAY - GOING IN Visitors pushing and shoving and generally losing all sense of decorum (not to mention other apparel !) to get in
Isaac the GurnerThis ugly man, famed for his grinning or gurning set himself up as a public grinner. This talent has a long competitive tradition and is still practiced to this day