Artefacts

London 1948, commemorative medal representing Robert MATHIAS (USA).

Physical description

Obverse: portrait of Robert Mathias and caption: "TRACK AND FIELS ; ·BOB MATHIAS·". Reverse: emblem of the American National Olympic Committee and caption: "TOP PERFORMERS OF THE PAST 25 YEARS ; Winner of the 1948 / Olympic decathlon at 17. / youngest ever to take a / track and field gold medal. / In 1952 he became the fist / 2{-}times Decathlon / champ. / 1946{-}1971".

Materials

aluminium

Colors

silver

Dimension

ø 3.55 x 0.22 cm, 4 g