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Olympic Medalist Collection

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Jesse Owens and Luz Long Watch Olympics

Jesse Owens and Luz Long Watch Olympics
Competitors Luz Long and Jesse Owens seem very amicable watching contestants in the broad jump

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Skater Scott Hamilton Celebrating Victory

Skater Scott Hamilton Celebrating Victory
American figure skater Scott Hamilton carries an American flag as he skates on the ice in celebration of his victory in the men's figure skating competition at the 1984 Winter Olympics in

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Portrait of Olympic Participants, 1896

Portrait of Olympic Participants, 1896
(Original Caption) Group portrait of the American and Greek victors, contestants, and officials of the Olympic Games. Screened image, 1896

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: German Olympiads Kissing After Victory

German Olympiads Kissing After Victory
(Original Caption) Andreas Oustler, a 32 year old innkeeper of Grainau, Germany and the No

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Standing High Jumper Ray Ewry Leaping over the High Jump

Standing High Jumper Ray Ewry Leaping over the High Jump
(Original Caption) 1908- Picture shows the Water Commissioner, Ray Ewry, when he was an athlete in 1908. He is shown leaping over the high jump

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Martin Sheridan

Martin Sheridan built on his victories in two previous Olympics, and won gold at the 1908 London games

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: American Olympian Jim Thorpe in Stockholm

American Olympian Jim Thorpe in Stockholm
American athlete Jim Thorpe wears his Olympic uniform as he stands on a stairway in front of a building at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: American Track Team at 1912 Olympics

American Track Team at 1912 Olympics
(Original Caption) 1912-Stockholm, Sweden: Photo shows the winning American team at the 3, 000 meter race in the Swedish Olympic Games. They are shown standing in front of the audience

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Jim Thorpe Shaking Hands with Mayor Gaynor

Jim Thorpe Shaking Hands with Mayor Gaynor
New York City Mayor William Jay Gaynor shakes the hand of athlete Jim Thorpe during the parade of the American Olympic victors. Thorpe won gold in the decathlon and penthatlon

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Sprinter Charlie Paddock Winning Olympic 100-Meter Dash

Sprinter Charlie Paddock Winning Olympic 100-Meter Dash
THE 1920 ANTWERP OLYMPICS. CHARLIE PADDOCK WINNING OLYMPIC TITLE WITH HIS TRADEMARK FLYING FINISH. PHOTO, 1920

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Maccario and Nurmi on Shoulders of Spectators

Maccario and Nurmi on Shoulders of Spectators
(Original Caption) 9/9/20-Antwerp Olympics: Paavo Nurmi of Finland (r) finishing first in 10, 000 metre race and running mate Maccario of Italy who finished fourth on the shoulders of the crowd

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Frank K. Foss Winning the Pole Vault Competition

Frank K. Foss Winning the Pole Vault Competition
(Original Caption) This is the 1920 Olympics at Antwerp, Belgium with F. K. Foss winning the Pole Vault

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Ercole Olgeni and Giovanni Scatturin Kissing After Victory

Ercole Olgeni and Giovanni Scatturin Kissing After Victory
Oarsmen Ercole Olgeni and Giovanni Scatturin kiss after winning the gold medal in rowing at the 1920 Olympic Games

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: P. Hodge Jumping Over a Hurdle

P. Hodge Jumping Over a Hurdle
(Original Caption) P. Hodge, the crack British hurdler and cross country runner, is shown above making a perfect leap over the hurdles while carrying a tray and bottle

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Percy Hodge Jumping over Hurdle

Percy Hodge Jumping over Hurdle

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: 1924 Olympic 400-Meter Winner Eric Leddell

1924 Olympic 400-Meter Winner Eric Leddell
Eric Leddell is the winner of the 400-meter dash at the 1924 Olympics, setting a new world's record of 47.6 seconds

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Johnny Weismuller at the 1924 Olympics

Johnny Weismuller at the 1924 Olympics
Acapulco, Mexico: Johnny Weismuller, the Olympic Gold medalist who rose to motion picture fame in the role of "Tarzan, " died in Acapulco 1-20. He was 79

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Olympic Swimmer Gertrude Ederle

Olympic Swimmer Gertrude Ederle
(Original Caption) 1924-Paris, France: Portrait of American swimmer, Gertrude Ederle, Gold and Bronze medal freestyle swimmer in the 1924 Olympics in Paris

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Lewden of France During the High Jump

Lewden of France During the High Jump
(Original Caption) 7/16/1924-Paris, France- Pierre Lewden, the phenomenal French jumper

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Lee Barnes Pole Vaults in Olympics

Lee Barnes Pole Vaults in Olympics
Lee Barnes, a 17-year-old high school student from Hollywood High in Los Angeles, wins the gold medal in pole vaulting at the 1924 Olympics in Paris

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Paavo Nurmi Winning 5, 000 Meter Race

Paavo Nurmi Winning 5, 000 Meter Race
(Original Caption) 7/19/1924-Paris, France- Paavo Nurmi, Finland, Winning the 5, 000-meter race. Ritole finishes second, one yard behind Nurmi. Nurmi is called Wonder Man of the 1924 Olympics

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Swimmers Johnny Weissmuller and Andrew Charlton at Competition

Swimmers Johnny Weissmuller and Andrew Charlton at Competition
(Original Caption) Paris, France: Composite Olympic photo of the 400 meter swimming event. On left are swimmers Johnny Weissmuller, U. S. A. (R) and Andrew Charlton, Australia (L)

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Elizabeth Becker Winning Silver Medal

Elizabeth Becker Winning Silver Medal
Elizabeth Becker won the silver medal in highboard diving at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris. At the same Games she won the gold for springboard diving

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Martha Norelius At Edge Of Pool

Martha Norelius At Edge Of Pool
(Original Caption) 8/7/1926-Philadelphia, PA: Martha Norelius, New York's Swimming Association. Sitting on edge of pool at National Swim

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Awarding the William Randolph Hearst Popularity Trophy

Awarding the William Randolph Hearst Popularity Trophy
Helen Wills, famous Berkeley California tennis champion, is awarded with the William Randolph Hearst popularity trophy through a National Poll conducted last summer by Hearst newspapers

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Sonja Henie Figure Skating

Sonja Henie Figure Skating
Norwegian figure skater Sonja Henie shows off her gold medal at the 1928 Olympics in St. Moritz, Switzerland

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Elizabeth Robinson Standing on Ship Deck

Elizabeth Robinson Standing on Ship Deck
Passenger aboard the SS President Roosevelt

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Olympic Swimmer Eleanor Holm

Olympic Swimmer Eleanor Holm
(Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Bobsled Run at 1932 Winter Olympics

Bobsled Run at 1932 Winter Olympics
(Original Caption) 1932-Lake Placid, NY: 4-man Bobsled run. William Fiske, Eagan, Gray and O'Brien as brakes are applied at finish of their winning run

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Juan Zabala Running a Marathon

Juan Zabala Running a Marathon
Juan Zabala, on his way to setting an Olympic record in the marathon during the 1932 Summer Games in Los Angeles

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Fencing Match in Progress

Fencing Match in Progress
E. Bogan of Hungary and Miss Ellen Preis of Austria both strong contender for Helene Mayers crown are shown here in thrilling match won by Miss Bogan 4-5

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: German Captain Giving U.S. Captain Cup

German Captain Giving U.S. Captain Cup
(Original Caption) 2/16/1932-Lake Placid, NY

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Finnish Olympic Runner Paavo Nurmi

Finnish Olympic Runner Paavo Nurmi
Paavo "The Flying Finn" Nurmi set world records for most of the middle and long distance races. However, he was not allowed to compete in 1932

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Babe Didrikson Holding Javelin

Babe Didrikson Holding Javelin
Mildred "Babe" Didrikson, shortly after setting a world record in the javelin competition (threw a distance of 143 4") at the 1932 Olympic Games

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Lillian Copeland Throwing Discus

Lillian Copeland Throwing Discus
(Original Caption) 8/4/1932-Los Angeles, CA- Lilliam Copeland of the United States summons up power enough to throw the discus a distance of 133 feet

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Chuhei Nambu Competes in 1932 Olympics

Chuhei Nambu Competes in 1932 Olympics
(Original Caption) 8/6/1932-Los Angeles, CA- Chuhei Nambu of Japan, winner of the Olympic hop, step, and jump event, is seen here in the Olympic Stadium in Los Angeles

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Olympic Athlete Babe Didrikson with High Jump Medalists

Olympic Athlete Babe Didrikson with High Jump Medalists
(Original Caption) Here are the winners of the Olympic high jump for women after the final of their event in the Los Angeles Stadium. Left to right: Jean Shiley of U.S

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Olympic Swimmers Diving into Pool

Olympic Swimmers Diving into Pool
(Original Caption) This photo shows the start of the 400 meter free style (Mens), finals in the event of the Olympiad. They are: J. Taris, of France, Lane 1, second place; T

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Olympic Sculler William G. Miller Rowing

Olympic Sculler William G. Miller Rowing
(Original Caption) 8/11/1932- Photo shows William G. Miller, U.S.A. who won the single sculls race in today's program of Xth Olympiad rowing race (eliminations)

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Istavan Pelle on Pommel Horse

Istavan Pelle on Pommel Horse
(Original Caption) Filed 8/13/1932-Istavan Pelle of Hungary, who placed first in Pommel Horse event of the Gymnastics competition in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Eleanor Holm Relaxing on Lawn with Banjo

Eleanor Holm Relaxing on Lawn with Banjo
(Original Caption) Los Angeles: Musical Mermaid

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Olympic Sprinter Helen Stephens Running on Track Field

Olympic Sprinter Helen Stephens Running on Track Field
7/4/36-Providence, RI-ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: Miss Helen Stephens the nation's number 1 all around woman athlete was snapped at Brown University Field

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Women's Fencing Winners in 1936 Olympics

Women's Fencing Winners in 1936 Olympics
The three winners of the Women's Individual Foil competition in the 1936 Olympic Games stand on the podium in Berlin as spectators applause

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Athletics - History of 100 Metres World Record - Jesse Owens

Athletics - History of 100 Metres World Record - Jesse Owens
Americans Jesse Owens and Ralph Metcalfe during the 400-meter relay at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Olympic Figure Skating Winners on Platform

Olympic Figure Skating Winners on Platform
The 1936 Olympic Figure Skating Champions are Cecilia Colledge winning silver, Sonja Henie winning gold, and Vivi-Anne Hulten winning bronze

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Olympic Athletes

Olympic Athletes
(Original Caption) 6/15/1936-New York, New York- These are the Olympic athletes who will do their stint for Uncle Sam in the big games in Berlin

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Portrait of Jesse Owens and Ralph Metcalfe

Portrait of Jesse Owens and Ralph Metcalfe
(Original Caption) Jesse Owens of Ohio State (left), and Ralph Metcalfe of the Marquette Club, after they had finished in one-two order, respectively

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: United States Military Men Arriving at The Olympics in Germany

United States Military Men Arriving at The Olympics in Germany
(Original Caption) Athletes on Uncle Sam's Olympic team are pictured aboard the S.S. Manhattan upon arrival at Hamburg

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Jesse Owens Wins the 100-Meter Dash

Jesse Owens Wins the 100-Meter Dash
During the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Jesse Owens (r), of Ohio State University, breaks the tape to win gold in the 100-meter dash in a record time of 10.3 seconds

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: American Men's Relay Team

American Men's Relay Team
(Original Caption) 8/16/1936-Berlin, Germany- Pictured above are the members of the American relay team which won the 400-meter relay race at the Olympics in Berlin

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Athletes Helen Stephens and Alice Arden Hugging

Athletes Helen Stephens and Alice Arden Hugging
(Original Caption) Congratulating a Teammate

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: American Relay Team Receiving Gold Medal

American Relay Team Receiving Gold Medal
The German, American, and Italian olympic relay teams stand before the crowd at a medal ceremony. The American team composed of Ralph Metcalfe, Jesse Owens, Foy Draper, and Frank Wyckoff won the gold

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Jesse Owens Waving During Parade

Jesse Owens Waving During Parade
(Original Caption) 9/3/36: Jesse Owens, sensational track star of the Olympic games, waving to crowds during the "ticker-tape" parade up Manhattan in honor of the Olympic athletes

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Bob Mathias In Decathalon In 1948

Bob Mathias In Decathalon In 1948
(Original Caption) 1948-London, England: Its the 1948 London Olympics and the United States Bob Mathias (Right) skims over the hurdles during the battle for the decathalon championship

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Pentathlon Winner Celebrating with National Team

Pentathlon Winner Celebrating with National Team
(Original Caption) 1948-London, England- Picture shows captain W.O.G. Grut, of Sweden, winner of the pentathlon, getting an enthusiastic tossing by members of the team at the Olympics

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Barbara Ann Scott, Ice Skating

Barbara Ann Scott, Ice Skating
(Original Caption) 2/7/1948- St. Moritz, Switzerland: Canada's ballerina on ice captures Olympic title

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Fanny Blankers-Koen Crosses Finish Line

Fanny Blankers-Koen Crosses Finish Line
(Original Caption) 6/8/1948-London, England- OLYMPIC GAMES, WEMBLEY STADIUM. DUTCHWOMAN WINS THIRD OLYMPIC TITLE

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Blankers-Koen Wembley Champion Exiting Grounds

Blankers-Koen Wembley Champion Exiting Grounds
(Original Caption) London, England: Mrs. Blankers-Koen (Holland), won her third Olympic title when she won the 200 Meters event at Wembley today. She had previously won the 100 Meters Hurdles

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Bob Mathias in 1948 Olympic Decathalon

Bob Mathias in 1948 Olympic Decathalon
Seventeen-year-old American Bob Mathias hurls the discus during the decathlon event at the 1948 Summer Olympic Games in London

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Steve Lundquist Swimming Hard to Win

Steve Lundquist Swimming Hard to Win
Steve Lundquist swims at the Pan Am Games

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Olypians Wilma Rudolph and Abel Kiviat Holding Vitalis Cup

Olypians Wilma Rudolph and Abel Kiviat Holding Vitalis Cup
(Original Caption) Wilma Rudolph and Abel Kiviat, America's oldest living Olympian, hold their Vitalis Cup awards 12/29 after being named winners for sports excellence

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: 1984 Olympic Pairs Figure Skating Medalists

1984 Olympic Pairs Figure Skating Medalists
Medal winners in the Olympic pairs figure skating event wave from atop the victory stand at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Debbie Armstrong Skiing Giant Slalom

Debbie Armstrong Skiing Giant Slalom
American skier Debbie Armstrong races to a gold medal for the Giant Slalom in the 1984 Olympic Games at Sarajevo. | Location: Jahorina, Yugoslavia

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Torvill and Dean Skating to 'Bolero'

Torvill and Dean Skating to "Bolero"
British ice dancing pair Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean skate to Ravel's "Bolero" in the finals of the ice dancing competition at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Steve Mahre Navigating Slalom Course

Steve Mahre Navigating Slalom Course
American Steve Mahre navigates the slalom course in the first run of the men's slalom, the final alpine event of the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: American Skiers Steve and Phil Mahre

American Skiers Steve and Phil Mahre
American twin brothers Steve (left) and Phil Mahre smile and stand arm-in-arm after winning the silver and gold medals, respectively

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Rafer Johnson Lighting the Olympic Flame

Rafer Johnson Lighting the Olympic Flame
1960 Olympic decathlon gold medal winner Rafer Johnson stands atop a stairway to light the Olympic rings which will, in turn

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Mary Lou Retton Performing

Mary Lou Retton Performing
Mary Lou Retton performing on the uneven bars in Los Angeles

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Edwin Moses In 400M Hurdles

Edwin Moses In 400M Hurdles
Edwin Moses jumps a hurdle in a 400 meter hurdle heat at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Anne Donovan Fighting for the Ball

Anne Donovan Fighting for the Ball
Action in China-USA Women's Preliminary Basketball event 8/3 in Los Angeles sees USA's Anne Donovan (Ridgewood, N.J.) fighting for the ball with China's Hui Zhang

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Julianne McNamara Performing on Balance Beam

Julianne McNamara Performing on Balance Beam
American gymnast Julianne McNamara performs on the balance beam en route to a score of 9.95 during gymnastics competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. August 3, 1984

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Evelyn Ashford Winning 100 Meter Olympic Race

Evelyn Ashford Winning 100 Meter Olympic Race
(Original Caption) 8/4/1984-Los Angeles, CA- American runner Evelyn Ashford, number 358, is thrilled to have a supportive home town crowd here at the Los Angeles Coliseum, as she beats Heather Oaks

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Carl Lewis Winning Gold Medal in 100-Meter Sprint

Carl Lewis Winning Gold Medal in 100-Meter Sprint
(Original Caption) 8/4/1984-Los Angeles, CA- Carl Lewis, shown here at the finish line, gave a crowd of 92, 000 the run it paid to see when he won a gold medal in the men's 100m sprint

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Al and Jackie Joyner at Olympic Games in Los Angeles

Al and Jackie Joyner at Olympic Games in Los Angeles
(Original Caption) America's Al Joyner (R) who won Gold in the Triple Jump 8/4 raises hand of his sister, Jackie who won a Silver in the Women's Heptathalon

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Olympic Fencing Match at Los Angeles

Olympic Fencing Match at Los Angeles
Italy's Marco Marin and France's Jean Francois Lamour fence in a match during the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Joan Benoit Celebrating Olympic Marathon Victory

Joan Benoit Celebrating Olympic Marathon Victory
American Joan Benoit carries an American flag around the track as she celebrates her victory in the first-ever women's Olympic marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. August 5, 1984

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Benoit Running Olympics Marathon

Benoit Running Olympics Marathon
Joan Benoit runs in the first women's Olympic marathon at the Los Angeles games in 1984. Benoit won the gold medal

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: 1984 Olympics 400M Hurdles Medal Ceremony

1984 Olympics 400M Hurdles Medal Ceremony
Americans Edwin Moses, gold medalist, (center) and Danny Harris, silver medalist

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Lewis In The Long Jump At Olympics

Lewis In The Long Jump At Olympics
American Carl Lewis lands in the long jump event of the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Lewis won the gold medal for the event

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Carl Lewis Sprinting 200 Meters

Carl Lewis Sprinting 200 Meters
Sprinter Carl Lewis runs the 200-meter sprints in the first heat of the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Teammates Carrying Pat Summitt

Teammates Carrying Pat Summitt
(Original Caption) Los Angeles, California. Coach Pat Summit is carried off the floor by her players after the USA won the Gold in Basketball against Korea 9/7 at Los Angeles

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Louganis Diving in Olympics

Louganis Diving in Olympics
American Greg Louganis dives from a springboard at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Louganis won the gold medal for the event

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Olympic Medal Winners Pray in Thanks

Olympic Medal Winners Pray in Thanks
After a three-medal, 200-meter race at the 1984 Olympics, Thomas Jefferson (left-right), Carl Lewis, and Kirk Baptiste pause on the track for a prayer of thanks

Background imageOlympic Medalist Collection: Greg Louganis Diving in 1984 Olympics

Greg Louganis Diving in 1984 Olympics
American diver Greg Louganis completes a reverse dive with pike on his way to winning the gold medal in the springboard diving competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles



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