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The first big audience at the 1908 London Olympics50, 000 spectators witnessing the 100 kilometres cycle race. Up until this point, the events had been poorly attended, with thousands of seat unfilled each day
Scouts at 1948 London OlympicsScouts lining the opening ceremony of the 1948 London Olympics at Wembley Stadium. 1948
A girls marathon in traditional Greek costume?The Sketch suggests that the problem of empty seats that beset the 1908 London Olympics could have been solved by holding a girls marathon in the becoming Ancient Greek women-runners costume
Scouts at Olympic opening ceremonyScouts holding nationality signs during the opening ceremony of the 1948 London Olympics at Wembley Stadium. 1948
McGrew does the high jump, 1948 London OlympicsThis is the American McGrews third, and successful, attempt to clear 6 foot 1 5/8 inches. Date: 1948
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
Olympics opens, last of the touch bearers lights the beaconAt Wembley Stadium, London, John Mark British Athlete, the last of the touch bearers who had carried the living flame 2000 miles from Greece, lights the Olympic beacon
Closing ceremony of the 1948 London Olympic GamesAn Epitaph to the Games in Sketch magazine. The photographs feature the lowered Olympic flag and extinguished beacon. Date: 1948
Olympic poemA satirical take on the Olympics by Alan Melville. 1948
Reiff, winner of the 5, 000 metres, 1948 London OlympicsBelgian long-distance runner Reiff managed to snatch the lead from the Czech competitor Zatopek with three laps to go, to win the 5, 000 metres at 1984 London Olympic Games. Date: 1948
A. E. Panhorst-Niesink putting-the-shot, 1948 OlympicsA. E. Panhorst-Niesink, a competitor from Holland, taking part in the qualifying rounds of the womens shot put. This event was included for the first time at the XIVth Olympiad in London. Date: 1948
Olympic cartoonA lady photographer tries to get closer to the action in this cartoon. 1948
John Mark carrying the Olympic torch, opening ceremony, 1948The athlete and Surbiton medical student John Mark, a former Cambridge blue and quarter-miler, circles Wembley Arena with the Olympic torch. Date: 1948
Edelman does the high jump, 1948 London OlympicsThe American Edelman is seen here clearing 6 foot 1 5/8 inches. Date: 1948
American Olympic athletes march round Wembley Stadium, 1948The American contingent of athletes, the largest at the games, marching round Wembley Arena. 58 nations and 6, 000 competitors took part in the march during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games
Fanny Blankers-Koens reception in AmsterdamDutch athlete Mrs Fanny Blankers-Koen was a star of the 1948 London Olympics, becoming the first woman ever to win three Olympic titles. She won the 100 and 200 metres, and the 80 metres hurdles
Scout leading Norway at 1948 London OlympicsScout holding the Norway sign in front of the Norwegian atheletic contingent to the 1948 London Olympics at Wembley Stadium. 1948
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)
Heavyweight boxing, 1948 London OlympicsE.J. Lambert of the USA (right) and F. Bothy of Belgium competing for heavyweight honours at the Empire Pool (hence the reflection in the lower half of the photograph)
Front cover of the Sphere, the Olympic torch enters WembleyPhotograph taken during the opening ceremony of the 1948 Olympic Games in London, as the last runner enters Wembley Stadium with the Olympic flame, ready to set light to the Olympic Altar. Date: 1948
B. Singh, long jump, 1948 London OlympicsB. Singh took part in the long jump event to enthusiastic applause. A sikh, he wore his hair tied in a handkerchief. Date: 1948
Basketball at the 1948 London OlympicBritain lost to China 54 to 25 in this basketball match at Harringay Arena. Britain on the whole did badly in this event. Date: 1948
Weight-lifters and wrestlers, 1948 London OlympicsThis full page of the Sphere shows weight-lifters Joe de Pietro of America (top) and Shams of Egypt (bottom right), and wrestlers Anderberg of Sweden and Toth of Hungary. Date: 1948
A casualty at the 1948 London OlympicsA. B. Toulsen of Denmark receives medical treatment after collapsing during the 5, 000 Metres. Date: 1948
Expressions and Impressions, 1948 London Olympic GamesA selection of striking athletic images captured at the 1948 London Olympic Games. Date: 1948
John Mark lights the Olympic bowl, opening ceremony, 1948The athlete and Surbiton medical student John Mark, a former Cambridge blue and quarter-miler, lights the bowl on the peristyle, on the east terrace of Wembley Stadium
Scouts releasing pigeons at OlympicsScouts releasing pigeons as part of the opening ceremony of the 1948 London Olympics at Wembley Stadium. 1948
Front cover of the Sketch, marathon runner J. J. HayesThe controversial American winner of the 1908 Olympic marathon. Although beaten to the finish by the Italian competitor, Dorando
Start of a 100 Metre heat, 1948 London OlympicsThe start of a 100 Metres heat. The runners from right to left are: Haukur Clausen (Iceland), S. C. Lines (Bermuda), C. Silva (Chile), B. O. Lovina (Philipines), E. Macdonald Bailey (Britain), and A
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
Basketball at the 1948 London OlympicsIn this sparsely-attended basketball match at Harringay Arena, the American team (in white) beat the Swiss team. Date: 1948
Opening Ceremony, Wembley Stadium, 1948 London OlympicsAn aerial view of Wembley Stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the 1948 London Olympic Games. Date: 1948
Last lap of the Olympic torch, 1948 London OlympicsJohn Mark, a British athlete, runs the last lap around Wembley Arena with the Olympic torch during the Opening Ceremony of the 1948 London Olympic Games. Date: 29 July 1948
The Olympic Camp, 1948 London Olympic GamesA view from above of the Olympic Camp in Richmond Park, where 1, 700 athletes, trainers and managers are being accommodated during the games. The camp stands at the highest point of the park
Controversy at the featherweight boxing, 1948 London OlympicBasilio Alves of Uruguay is borne towards the judges rostrum by the Uruguayan manager. There was uproar at the Empire Pool after his defeat on points at the hands of the American Eddie Johnson
Cover of the Sketch: high jumper Harry PorterThe extraordinary attitude of American high jumper, Harry Porter, who used a modified scissors technique. 1908
Scout leading Britain at the 1948 London OlympicsScout holding the Great Britain sign in front of the British atheletic contingent to the 1948 London Olympics at Wembley Stadium. 1948
Athletics event with men on a race trackAn athletics event with men running round a race track. circa 1940s
Scout leading Greece procession at OlympicsScout holding the Greece sign in front of the Greek atheletic contingent to the 1948 London Olympics at Wembley Stadium. 1948
Scout leading Australia at 1948 London OlympicsScout holding the Australian sign in front of the Australian athletic contingent to the 1948 London Olympics at Wembley Stadium. 1948
Fanny Blankers-Koen and her daughterDutch athlete Mrs Fanny Blankers-Koen was a star of the 1948 London Olympics, becoming the first woman ever to win three Olympic titles. She won the 100 and 200 metres, and the 80 metres hurdles
Morocco - High Jump CompetitionFrench Troops based in Morocco take part in an athletics competition. This card shows the high jump (from a standing start) competition in full flow
Marlborough College RaceA group of runners approach a corner during a race at Marlborough College. Date: 1950s
Marathon RunnersMarathon runners enter the stadium. Date: 1920
High jump, Haverfordwest Show, Pembrokeshire, South WalesAn athlete preparing for the high jump at the Haverfordwest Show, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. Two men stand at either end of the jump to check his performance
Kavala - Gynastic ExaminationsThe Gymnastic examinations at Kavala, Greece, the second largest city in northern Greece, the principal seaport of eastern Macedonia and the capital of Kavala prefecture
1936 Berlin OlympicsA.J. Williams, American athelete, winner of the 400 metres race at the Berlin Olympic Games, Germany, in 1936
The Turnfest - Bern - July 1906Swiss-wide Gymnastics Festival which takes place every six years - founded in the early 19th century (24th April 1832 in Aaru) and continues to this day