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Image Not Available for Swedish speed-skater, Ake Seyffarth, breaks records in the 1,000 metre and 5,000 metre race. Here Seyffarth shows his form.
Swedish speed-skater, Ake Seyffarth, breaks records in the 1,000 metre and 5,000 metre race. Here Seyffarth shows his form.
Image Not Available for Swedish speed-skater, Ake Seyffarth, breaks records in the 1,000 metre and 5,000 metre race. Here Seyffarth shows his form.

Swedish speed-skater, Ake Seyffarth, breaks records in the 1,000 metre and 5,000 metre race. Here Seyffarth shows his form.

Creator Transatlantic Photo
Date1942
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 18.2 x 24.2 cm (7 3/16 x 9 1/2 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/3990
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for Runner Ludwig Kaindl breaks German record in the 2,000 metre dash by 5.4 seconds with a new time of 5:23.4.
Runner Ludwig Kaindl breaks German record in the 2,000 metre dash by 5.4 seconds with a new time of 5:23.4.
Transatlantic Photo
1940s
Photograph
Image Not Available for International sports competition at Olympic Stadium in Berlin on August 2, 1942. Fifty athletes from Germany, Hungary, Sweden, Italy, Finland and the Netherlands competed. This photo shows Christel Schulz from German beating Erika Biess in the 100 metre r
International sports competition at Olympic Stadium in Berlin on August 2, 1942. Fifty athletes from Germany, Hungary, Sweden, Italy, Finland and the Netherlands competed. This photo shows Christel Schulz from German beating Erika Biess in the 100 metre r
Transatlantic Photo
1942
Photograph
Image Not Available for Old versus Young. German runner Ernst Schmidt wins this 100 metre race against much younger competition in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on July 26, 1942.
Old versus Young. German runner Ernst Schmidt wins this 100 metre race against much younger competition in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on July 26, 1942.
Transatlantic Photo
1942
Photograph
Image Not Available for Captain Larraz on his horse Recella shows that show riders from Spain are in quite excellent jumping form.
Captain Larraz on his horse Recella shows that show riders from Spain are in quite excellent jumping form.
Transatlantic Photo
1940s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A jockey falls off his horse "Alpenjäger" (Nr. 15) during a race in Karlshorst, Berlin. Fortunately, the fall looks worse that it was. The eventual winner of the race was "Mattiacum" shown here beside "Alpenjäer" who had to retire from the race.
A jockey falls off his horse "Alpenjäger" (Nr. 15) during a race in Karlshorst, Berlin. Fortunately, the fall looks worse that it was. The eventual winner of the race was "Mattiacum" shown here beside "Alpenjäer" who had to retire from the race.
Transatlantic Photo
1942
Photograph
Image Not Available for Not only children, but also Mother requires assistance with her kimino, especially if she has the old-fashioned Japanese hairstyle. The "obis" is a 3 metre long belt usually tied at the back of the kimono.
Not only children, but also Mother requires assistance with her kimino, especially if she has the old-fashioned Japanese hairstyle. The "obis" is a 3 metre long belt usually tied at the back of the kimono.
Transatlantic Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Successful young athlete, Elsbeth Zude, wins the Brandenburg Championship with a shot put distance of over 12 metres.
Successful young athlete, Elsbeth Zude, wins the Brandenburg Championship with a shot put distance of over 12 metres.
Transatlantic Photo
1942
Photograph
Image Not Available for German, Wilma Müsers, three time champion in the 200 metres breast stroke relay, heads for the finish.
German, Wilma Müsers, three time champion in the 200 metres breast stroke relay, heads for the finish.
Transatlantic Photo
1942
Photograph
Image Not Available for Contortionist Kurt Heinke shows why he is the winner in the aerial acrobatics competition. His closest competitor was
Contortionist Kurt Heinke shows why he is the winner in the aerial acrobatics competition. His closest competitor was
Transatlantic Photo
1942
Photograph
Image Not Available for Harry Froboess, of Switzerland, Olympic Gold medellist in 1929, holder of several world records and Hollywood's fool hardiest stunt-man, celebrated his 70th birthday in his own way. He jumped from a helecopter 40 metres down into the lake of Zurich.
Harry Froboess, of Switzerland, Olympic Gold medellist in 1929, holder of several world records and Hollywood's fool hardiest stunt-man, celebrated his 70th birthday in his own way. He jumped from a helecopter 40 metres down into the lake of Zurich.
Keystone Press Agency
Image Not Available for At the end of the public festivities, the Moroccan people celebrate what is called "Fantasia". This is a horse-riding spectacle that includes hundreds of horsemen wearing tradition clothing. The riders gallop at breaknect speed around a race course and fi
At the end of the public festivities, the Moroccan people celebrate what is called "Fantasia". This is a horse-riding spectacle that includes hundreds of horsemen wearing tradition clothing. The riders gallop at breaknect speed around a race course and fi
Transatlantic Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for British race car driver, Major Garnder, in his English MAG car prior to attempting to break the world speed record.
British race car driver, Major Garnder, in his English MAG car prior to attempting to break the world speed record.
Associated Press of Berlin
1937
Photograph
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