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Background imageRace Collection: Crew Team Rowing

Crew Team Rowing

Background imageRace Collection: Ironman Austria

Ironman Austria
Swim at Ironman Austria viewed from helicopter. Ironman Austria long day picturing friends and pros for Triangle

Background imageRace Collection: Illustration Of Black Union Regiment, Civil War, 1860s

Illustration Of Black Union Regiment, Civil War, 1860s
Recruitment illustration of a Black Union regiment of soldiers and their White commanding officer, labeled Come and join us, brothers, 1860s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageRace Collection: Race To Scotland; Imperial Airways Bi-plane, the City of Glasgow, flying over

Race To Scotland; Imperial Airways Bi-plane, the City of Glasgow, flying over
16th June 1928: Imperial Airways bi-plane, the City of Glasgow, flying over the River Tweed at Berwick during a race to Scotland against the LNER Pacific class steam locomotive The Flying Scotsman

Background imageRace Collection: Yellow finish flag on mast flying in the wind by side of road

Yellow finish flag on mast flying in the wind by side of road

Background imageRace Collection: Shamrock IV Launching 1914

Shamrock IV Launching 1914
May 1914: Launching Shamrock IV, Britains challenge for the Americas Cup Yacht Race, at Portsmouth. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson

Background imageRace Collection: The Cowboy's Race Woodcut

The Cowboy's Race Woodcut
1892-Life in a Mexican cowboy's camp on the prairies. The cowboy's race. Woodcut, 1892. (Photo by VCG Wilson/Bettmann Archive)

Background imageRace Collection: Spartan, Ladas Falls Dead After Victory

Spartan, Ladas Falls Dead After Victory
(Original Caption) Olympic Games: The Victory of Death. The Spartan, Ladas, wins the great Olympic foot race and falls dead as the judges presented him with the palm of victory

Background imageRace Collection: John Woodruff

John Woodruff

Background imageRace Collection: Women Ice Skating in Central Park

Women Ice Skating in Central Park
(Original Caption) Entrants in the girls intermediate class coming around the first turn during the Silver Skates Derby held at Central Park, New York, February 2nd

Background imageRace Collection: Adding Race on Television

Adding Race on Television
(Original Caption) Television show: "Quiz Kids." Joel Kupperman beats adding machine and Chinese abacus in adding race on television. Undated photograph

Background imageRace Collection: Olympic Stadium in Athens

Olympic Stadium in Athens
(Original Caption) Looking down the stadium at the finish of a race - Standing room only. The Olympic games at Athens, screened image, 1896

Background imageRace Collection: Parimutuel Windows At Jamacia Race Track

Parimutuel Windows At Jamacia Race Track
(Original Caption) New York, NY: Parimutuel windows at Jamacia race track, New York. Undated photograph. (Photo by AS400 DB/Bettmann Archive)

Background imageRace Collection: Campaign Buttons for Roosevelt

Campaign Buttons for Roosevelt
(Original Caption) Roosevelt campaign buttons, 1904. On top, button propounding racial equality, an issue never shown in a campaign button up to this time. Photograph

Background imageRace Collection: 1908 New York To Paris Auto Race

1908 New York To Paris Auto Race
(Original Caption) The 1908 New York to Paris Auto Race. The Thomas Flyer, victorious American entry rides through the streets in Kobe, Japan. Photograph

Background imageRace Collection: People Around Thomas Flyer American Car

People Around Thomas Flyer American Car
(Original Caption) People surround the Thomas Flyer American car in the 1908 New York to Paris Auto Race, at Valdez, Alaska, while it waits for the ferry to cross to Siberia. Photo, 1908

Background imageRace Collection: J.P. Morgan, Jr. at Yale-Harvard Boat Race

J.P. Morgan, Jr. at Yale-Harvard Boat Race
(Original Caption) New London, CT: Photograph of J. P. Morgan, Jr. at Yale-Harvard boat race at New London. Undated. BPA2# 1043

Background imageRace Collection: Drag Race Between Horse/Buggy And Car

Drag Race Between Horse/Buggy And Car
(Original Caption) A friendly contest between a buggy and an automobile. 1910 photograph

Background imageRace Collection: Women in Long Dresses Sprint in Race

Women in Long Dresses Sprint in Race
(Original Caption) 1911-Bob-Lo Island, Michigan- Women's athletic events were affairs of grim determination in 1911, despite rather confining dress fashions

Background imageRace Collection: Racer Ready For Training Junket

Racer Ready For Training Junket
(Original Caption) Racer ready for training junket at Indianapolis, Indiana. Photograph, 1913

Background imageRace Collection: Ski-Joring on Lake in St. Moritz

Ski-Joring on Lake in St. Moritz
(Original Caption) 1914-Ski-joring on the lake of St. Moritz. This picture shows thorough-bred horses in training

Background imageRace Collection: Runners And Officials At Finish Line

Runners And Officials At Finish Line
(Original Caption) 5/29/1914-Cambridge, MA: Intercollegiate Championships at Harvard Stadium -- 440 yard run, third trial heat. Photo shows runners and officials at finish line, with P

Background imageRace Collection: National Guardsmen Escorting Man

National Guardsmen Escorting Man
Two National Guard soldiers escort a black man around the time of a race riot in east St. Louis

Background imageRace Collection: Starting Line of the 10, 000 Meter Race

Starting Line of the 10, 000 Meter Race
(Original Caption) 1920-Antwerp, Belgium- Picture shows the start of the 10, 000-meter race during the Olympics

Background imageRace Collection: L.C. Murchison Winning Semifinals Race

L.C. Murchison Winning Semifinals Race
(Original Caption) 9/9/20-Antwerp: The Olympic Games. L.C. Murchison winning the first heat semi-finals of the 400 meter race

Background imageRace Collection: Scene Of Elephant Prosession In India

Scene Of Elephant Prosession In India
(Original Caption) 4/13/1921-Bombay, India: Scene at the famous Bomebay Racetrack showing the State prosession of elephants Baroda

Background imageRace Collection: Scene At The Bombay Race Course

Scene At The Bombay Race Course
(Original Caption) 4/14/1921-Bombay India: Scene at the famous Bombay race track shows Duke of Connaught leaving carriage at race Course

Background imageRace Collection: Two Men One On A Bike Other Standing

Two Men One On A Bike Other Standing
(Original Caption) 12/6/1921-New York, NY: Six day bike ride at Madison Square Garden. Alfred Gouilet ready to relieve his partner. BPA2# 945

Background imageRace Collection: General View Of Balloon Grand Prix

General View Of Balloon Grand Prix
(Original Caption) 5/27/1922-Paris, France: COMPETING BALLONS IN PARIS GRAND PRIX. For the first time since the war the famous Paris Grand Prix for Balloons was held

Background imageRace Collection: Radio Operator Turning Radio Up

Radio Operator Turning Radio Up
(Original Caption) 8/18/1922-Radio operator turning up GE radio set in the seaplane, piloted by Lietenant Hinton, just before the hop off for Brazil from N.Y. recently

Background imageRace Collection: Indianapolis Speedway Race

Indianapolis Speedway Race
(Original Caption) 1923- Picture shows a race at the Indianapolis Speedway

Background imageRace Collection: Runners Finish Olympic Race

Runners Finish Olympic Race
(Original Caption) 1924-Paris, France- Paavo Nurmi (L, #323) of Finland prepares to take the lead at the finish of the 3, 000 meter Olympic race

Background imageRace Collection: Olympic Walkers During 10, 000 Meter Race

Olympic Walkers During 10, 000 Meter Race
(Original Caption) 1924-Paris, France- Picture shows U. Frigerio of Italy winning the 10, 000-meter walk with G.R. Goodwin, of England, following close behind

Background imageRace Collection: Men's Olympic Relay Team in Action

Men's Olympic Relay Team in Action
(Original Caption) 6/23/1924-Paris, France- Picture shows relay team member, Stephenson, US, taking the baton from Cochran in the semi-final 1600-meter relay

Background imageRace Collection: American Runner Finishing Relay

American Runner Finishing Relay
(Original Caption) 6/23/1924-Paris, France- Alf Leconey of the U.S

Background imageRace Collection: Paavo Nurmi Winning Olympic Track Race

Paavo Nurmi Winning Olympic Track Race
(Original Caption) 7/19/1924-Paris, France- Paavo Nurmi of Finland, winning the 1500-meter Olympic race

Background imageRace Collection: Finish Runners Competing at Olympics

Finish Runners Competing at Olympics
(Original Caption) 7/19/1924-Paris, France- Paavo Nurmi, of Finland, shown leading Willie Ritola, of Finland, in the 5, 000-meter race

Background imageRace Collection: Loren Murchison Passes Alf Leconey Baton

Loren Murchison Passes Alf Leconey Baton
(Original Caption) 7/22/1924-Paris, France- Here is an exceptionally fine action picture made during the running of the 400-meter relay race

Background imageRace Collection: Paavo Nurmi Crosses Wall in Race

Paavo Nurmi Crosses Wall in Race
(Original Caption) 7/23/1924-Paris, France- Winner Paavo Nurmi of Finland takes the last wall in the 10, 000 meter Olympic cross-country

Background imageRace Collection: Start of 3, 000 Meter Olympic Race

Start of 3, 000 Meter Olympic Race
(Original Caption) 7/23/1924-Paris, France- Start of the 3, 000 meter Olympic team race. Willie Ritola (#329) of Finland is shown on the front line, second from right

Background imageRace Collection: Crew Race In Helsinki

Crew Race In Helsinki
(Original Caption) 7/25/1952-Helsinki, Finland: Members of the eight oared crew pose in their shell with flowers presented to them after they had won the final of the event at Helsinki

Background imageRace Collection: Men Participating in Cat-in-the-Wheel Race

Men Participating in Cat-in-the-Wheel Race
(Original Caption) 7/2/1926-Berlin, Germany: View of a human "cat-in-the-wheel" race, a recent sport packing the German stadiums

Background imageRace Collection: Runners With Trophies From Race

Runners With Trophies From Race
(Original Caption) 11/14/1926-Runners of the Finnish-American Athletic Club of New York triumphed in the 64-mile grind from Atlantic City to Philadelphia

Background imageRace Collection: Two Hundred Meter Race Finish

Two Hundred Meter Race Finish
(Original Caption) 7/8/1928-Cambridge, MA- Photo shows the finish of the 200-meter race, the star event of the last day of the Olympic final tryouts at Cambridge, MA, showing Charles Borah

Background imageRace Collection: Race Of Tricycle Deliverers

Race Of Tricycle Deliverers
(Original Caption) 11/28/1928-Paris, France: Photo shows a general view of the start of the tricycle deliverers race held in Paris recently. The start was from near the Eiffel Tower

Background imageRace Collection: Typing Contest

Typing Contest
Contestants in a typing contest held in Philadelphia, in 1929, sponsored by the Bundy Typewriter Company. The winner was the youngest entrant, Catherine E. Moran, 19, of German Town, PA

Background imageRace Collection: Women Preparing for Race in Hoopla Wheels, Berlin

Women Preparing for Race in Hoopla Wheels, Berlin
German women race across a lawn in hoopla wheels

Background imageRace Collection: Olympic Runners at Start of Race

Olympic Runners at Start of Race
(Original Caption) 1932-Los Angeles, CA- SUMMER OLYMPICS. 200-meter men's race. First trials. Second heat. Lane #1-E. Sanchz-Mexico. Second lane: E. Jolan (USA), second place; third lane: W

Background imageRace Collection: Babe Didrikson Winning the Hurdle Event

Babe Didrikson Winning the Hurdle Event
Athlete Babe Dickerson jumps a hurdle in an event she won at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles

Background imageRace Collection: Speed Skaters Round a Corner

Speed Skaters Round a Corner
(Original Caption) 2/4/1932-Lake Placid, NY- Around curve- First winner for Uncle Sam

Background imageRace Collection: Jack Shea Speed Skating at Olympics

Jack Shea Speed Skating at Olympics
(Original Caption) 2/5/1932-Lake Placid, NY- Jack Shea wins 1, 500 meter race at Lake Placid, NY in the 1932 Winter Olympics. Depicted in this photo speed skating

Background imageRace Collection: Speed Skaters on Stretch of Lap

Speed Skaters on Stretch of Lap
(Original Caption) 2/5/1932-Lake Placid, NY: WINTER OLYMPICS. Photo shows skaters racing on the last lap in the 5, 000 meter men's race, which was won by Irving Jaffee (USA)

Background imageRace Collection: Olympic Speed Skating Finish

Olympic Speed Skating Finish
(Original Caption) 2/6/1932-Lake Placid, NY- Pictured in this view of the second heat, re-run 10, 000 meter race finish are: Irving Jaffe of the U.S

Background imageRace Collection: Olympic Bob-Sledders in Sled

Olympic Bob-Sledders in Sled
(Original Caption) 2/8/1932-Lake Placid, NY- Photo shows Curtis Stevens, left, brakeman, and his brother, Hubert Stevens, pilot of the two-man bob-sled team

Background imageRace Collection: Women Speed Skating In Olympics

Women Speed Skating In Olympics
(Original Caption) 2/10/1932-Lake Placid, NY- WINTER OLYMPICS. Rounding turn for finish heat 1, 000 meter race for women, Mrs. Lela Brooks Potter of Canada leading. Mrs

Background imageRace Collection: Frank Fay Starting Bicycle Race

Frank Fay Starting Bicycle Race
(Original Caption) 2/28/1932-New York, NY- They're at it again, tonight 2/28, fifteen two man bicycle teams, hailing form nine different countries

Background imageRace Collection: Phar Lap and Trainer Entering Track

Phar Lap and Trainer Entering Track
(Original Caption) 03/17/1932-Phar Lap and trainer Tommy Woodcock entering the track

Background imageRace Collection: Runners Crossing Finish Line

Runners Crossing Finish Line
(Original Caption) 8/1/1932-Los Angeles, CA- One of the hardest battles of the Olympic Games at Los Angeles was fought in the semi-finals of the 100-meter event. Eddie Tolan, U.S

Background imageRace Collection: Men's Olympic 1500 Meter Race

Men's Olympic 1500 Meter Race
(Original Caption) 8/4/1932-Los Angeles

Background imageRace Collection: Babe Didrikson Wins 80 Meter Hurdle

Babe Didrikson Wins 80 Meter Hurdle
(Original Caption) 8/6/1932-Los Angeles, CA- The sensational Mildred "Babe" Didrikson of Texas hurdles the barriers on her way to a world record

Background imageRace Collection: Close Finish of Olympic Race

Close Finish of Olympic Race
(Original Caption) 8/7/1932-Los Angeles, CA: LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC GAMES- Photo shows the disputed finish of the 5000 meter final of the Olympiad with Ralph Hill of U.S

Background imageRace Collection: 5000 Meter Runners in Competition

5000 Meter Runners in Competition
(Original Caption) 8/8/1932-Los Angeles, CA- Lauri Lehtinen of Finland leads the pack in this lap of the 5, 000-meter final at the Los Angeles Games

Background imageRace Collection: Tired Runner Seated After Race

Tired Runner Seated After Race
(Original Caption) 8/8/1932-Los Angeles, CA- Ralph Hill of the United States seems tired and weary after placing second to Lauri Lehtinen of Finland in the 5

Background imageRace 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 imageRace Collection: Children with Model Boats

Children with Model Boats
(Original Caption) 1933-Los Angeles, CA- A crowd of boys and some girls, too

Background imageRace Collection: Crowds and Pilot at the Thompson Race

Crowds and Pilot at the Thompson Race
(Original Caption) 1933-Los Angeles, CA- Picture shows the crowds as Roseal Turner arrives after his cross-country flight at the Thompson Trophy Race

Background imageRace Collection: Muriel Kirkland Servicing an Airplane

Muriel Kirkland Servicing an Airplane
(Original Caption) 6/23/1933-Los Angeles, CA- Muriel Kirkland

Background imageRace Collection: Roscoe Turner Poses in Airplane

Roscoe Turner Poses in Airplane
(Original Caption) 6/23/1933-Los Angeles, CA- Aviator Roscoe Turner poses in his Wedell Williams low-wing monoplane, at the National Air Races

Background imageRace Collection: Roscoe Turner Next to His Plane

Roscoe Turner Next to His Plane
(Original Caption) 6/23/1933-Los Angeles, CA- Colonel Roscoe Turner, prominent speed flyer and present holder of the United States east-to-west record

Background imageRace Collection: Aviator Roscoe Turner Posing Beside Airplane

Aviator Roscoe Turner Posing Beside Airplane
(Original Caption) 6/23/1933-Los Angeles, CA- Aviator Roscoe Turner poses with his Wedell Williams low-wing monoplane, at the National Air Races

Background imageRace Collection: Cliff Henderson, Lieutenant Falcone and Charles Thompson

Cliff Henderson, Lieutenant Falcone and Charles Thompson
(Original Caption) 6/28/1933-Photo shows Cliff Henderson, Lieutenant Falcone and Charles E. Thompson, sponsor of the famous Thompson trophy race

Background imageRace Collection: Tito Falcone at National Air Races

Tito Falcone at National Air Races
(Original Caption) 6/28/1933-Los Angeles, CA- Tito Falcone

Background imageRace Collection: Art Chester with Chester Special Airplane

Art Chester with Chester Special Airplane
(Original Caption) 6/28/1933-Los Angeles, CA- Art Chester of Joliet, Illinois stands beside the Chester Special

Background imageRace Collection: J. Wittman Posing Beside Airplane

J. Wittman Posing Beside Airplane
(Original Caption) 6/30/1933-Los Angeles, CA- J. Wittman, known as "Whittling Wittman, " arrives to participate in the National Air Races. He will race his Chief Oshkosh Special model

Background imageRace Collection: Russel Thaw Posing with Gee Bee Plane

Russel Thaw Posing with Gee Bee Plane
(Original Caption) 6/30/1933-New York, NY- With Russell Thaw at the controls, this speed Gee-Bee plane made an excellent takeoff at dawn from the Floyd Bennett Airport

Background imageRace Collection: Benny Howard with Fighter Plane at Air Races

Benny Howard with Fighter Plane at Air Races
(Original Caption) 6/30/1933-Los Angeles, CA: Benny Howard, of Chicago, is shown with his bomber, "Mike, " a 1200 lb. racing plane, at the National Air Races in Los Angeles

Background imageRace Collection: Aviators at National Air Races

Aviators at National Air Races
(Original Caption) 7/1/1933-Los Angeles, CA- Clarence Brown, Spud Manning and aviator Merle Nelson pose at the National Air Races

Background imageRace Collection: Los Angeles Municipal Airport

Los Angeles Municipal Airport
(Original Caption) 7/2/1933-Los Angeles, CA- Aerial view of the Los Angeles Municipal Airport during the National Air Races

Background imageRace Collection: Jean Harlow Raises Flag at Air Races

Jean Harlow Raises Flag at Air Races
(Original Caption) 7/3/1933-Los Angeles, CA- Jean Harlow, "platinum blonde" of the screen, raises the flag for the opening of the National Air Races at the Los Angeles Municipal Airport

Background imageRace Collection: Tito Falcone Posing with Airplane

Tito Falcone Posing with Airplane
(Original Caption) 7/3/1933-Los Angeles, CA- Italian flyer Tito Falcone poses in front of his machine at the National Air Races in Los Angeles

Background imageRace Collection: Jean Harlow in Stands at Air Races

Jean Harlow in Stands at Air Races
(Original Caption) 7/3/1933-Los Angeles, CA- Jean Harlow; Mrs. Bello, her mother; and Robert G. Vignola in the stands at the National Air Races

Background imageRace Collection: Thompson Trophy Race Winner with Trophy

Thompson Trophy Race Winner with Trophy
(Original Caption) 7/3/1933-Los Angeles, CA- Roseal Turner after winning the Thompson Trophy Race and being presented to him by Mary Picford

Background imageRace Collection: George Hague and C.F. McGrew with Trophy Cup

George Hague and C.F. McGrew with Trophy Cup
(Original Caption) 7/3/1933-Los Angeles, CA- George Hague and C.F. McGrew, pilot and owner, respectively, of the ship which won the first race of the National Air Races

Background imageRace Collection: Claudette Colbert and Friends at Air Races

Claudette Colbert and Friends at Air Races
(Original Caption) 7/3/1933-Los Angeles, CA- Captain E.H. Robinson, Miss Irene Biller, and Claudette Colbert at the opening of the National Air Races at Los Angeles Municipal Airport



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