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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
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

Creator Transatlantic Photo
Date1942
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 23.8 x 18.2 cm (9 3/8 x 7 3/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/3988
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for Finnish high-jumper Nils Nicklén shows why he is European champion.
Finnish high-jumper Nils Nicklén shows why he is European champion.
Transatlantic Photo
1942
Photograph
Image Not Available for Second Lieutenant Ruising defends his title and demonstrates why he is still the master of gymnastics in the multi-disciplined event held in Nuremburg, Germany.
Second Lieutenant Ruising defends his title and demonstrates why he is still the master of gymnastics in the multi-disciplined event held in Nuremburg, Germany.
Transatlantic Photo
1942
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 On the dirt track at the Hermann-Göring Sports Field in Breslau, Germany, 6,000 spectators watched the cycling competition. The eventual winner of the event was German Kessler who had a time of 1:31:37.
On the dirt track at the Hermann-Göring Sports Field in Breslau, Germany, 6,000 spectators watched the cycling competition. The eventual winner of the event was German Kessler who had a time of 1:31:37.
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 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.
Transatlantic Photo
1942
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 A famous boxer does a "victory" dance after his win. The held-up sign reads "blue is the winner".
A famous boxer does a "victory" dance after his win. The held-up sign reads "blue is the winner".
Transatlantic Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Competition of Hitler's youth in Wroclaw (aka Breslau). High-jumper Hoppenrath attempts his jump.
Competition of Hitler's youth in Wroclaw (aka Breslau). High-jumper Hoppenrath attempts his jump.
Transatlantic Photo
1942
Photograph
Image Not Available for Men performing balancing acrobatics.
Men performing balancing acrobatics.
Atlantic Photo
Photograph
Image Not Available for Germany wins in the International Cycling Contest held in Hannover, Germany. This photograph shows the second place finishers, Mohn-Schmidt, from Switzerland.
Germany wins in the International Cycling Contest held in Hannover, Germany. This photograph shows the second place finishers, Mohn-Schmidt, from Switzerland.
Transatlantic Photo
1940s
Photograph
Image Not Available for 10,000 fans watched a thrilling game when the Hertha BSC football team beat Minerva 5:2 in Berlin. This photo shows exciting play in front of the Minvera goal.
10,000 fans watched a thrilling game when the Hertha BSC football team beat Minerva 5:2 in Berlin. This photo shows exciting play in front of the Minvera goal.
Transatlantic Photo
1942
Photograph
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