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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
Harold Abrahams wins 100m - 1924 OlympicsHarold 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)
Foot-Sprints on the Sands of TimeIllustration by William Heath Robinson showing a rotund businessman sprinting across a beach, watched by a small child. Please note
Reggie Walker AthleticsReginald (Reggie) Edgar Walker (16 March 1889 5 November 1951) was a South African athlete and the 1908 Olympic champion in the 100 metres. Date: 1909
John Rinkel wins the 100-yards in even time (10sec) at the 1927 Varsity (Inter-University) Sports - a triumphant meeting for the Cambridge team. Date: 1927
Abrahams wins the 100m final, 1924 Paris OlympicsHarold Maurice Abrahams, CBE, (15 December 1899 14 January 1978), British athlete of Jewish origin pictured winning the 100 metre sprint final at the Paris Olympic Games of 1924
Women police officers in athletics eventWomen police officers, Alice Lusher, Shirley Thomas and Shirley Jennings (Becke), taking part in an athletics running event, watched by spectators. Date: circa 1950s
Racing women reach the finishing line in this high-speed action shot
Sprinting SoldiersYoung army cadets at Aldershot barracks, Hampshire, England, being coached in the correct position for a start in a sprint race. Date: 16 June 1933
British Commandos Advancing in Normandy; Second World War, 1Photograph showing British Commando troops sprinting forward to attack German positions in Normandy, France, during June 1944
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
Egyptian newspaper boys bring news of victoryEgyptian newspaper boys, their target market European tourists, run through the street proclaiming a victory during the First World War, carrying newspaper of a variety of different countries