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The high jump at Olympics games in London, 1908.

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The Olympics games in London, 1908, were groundbreaking in more ways than one. One of the standout events of the games was the high jump, which was the first time a jump over two metres had been achieved at the Olympics. American athlete, Meyer Prinstein, achieved this feat, easily clearing the bar at a height of 2.03 metres. The high jump event captured the imagination of the world, with Prinstein’s achievement going down in history. The event was not without controversy however, as Prinstein was initially disqualified after a protest was lodged over a violation of the ‘straight take-off’ rule. … The high jump at Olympics games in London, 1908. részletei…

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American athlete Jesse Owens in London after winning four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics, 1936.

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On August 4, 1936, American athlete Jesse Owens arrived in London after winning four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics. His remarkable feat of winning gold in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, long jump, and 4×100-meter relay made him the first American to win four gold medals in one Olympics. Owens was greatly celebrated for his success and was greeted with a warm welcome in London. Thousands of people lined the streets of London with banners and flags to honor Jesse’s accomplishment. He was praised for his athleticism and courage to challenge the Nazi ideology of racial superiority. His success … American athlete Jesse Owens in London after winning four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics, 1936. részletei…

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Timekeepers at the Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, 1912.

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The Summer Olympic Games of 1912 in Stockholm, Sweden were a remarkable event in many ways. Not only was it the first time the Olympics had been held in Sweden, but it was also the first time a timekeeping system was used for the event. This revolutionary system was designed by Swedish engineer J.O. Lundberg and allowed for accurate timing to the tenth of a second. At the time, timing systems had been used in other sports such as cycling and horse racing, but the Olympics had yet to make use of such technology. Lundberg’s invention changed the way the … Timekeepers at the Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, 1912. részletei…