Artefacts

Paris 1900, commemorative medal of Alvin KRAENZLEIN (USA)'s performance, presented to Lord Killanin.

Physical description

Obverse: Alvin Kraenzlein in profile and jumping, caption: "II OLYMPIAD PARIS 1900 ; ALVIN KRAENZLEIN USA". Reverse: Olympic motto, Olympic symbol, laurel and caption: "ALVIN KRAENZLEIN / first man to win 4 Gold Medals: 60 meter / dash, 110 and 200-meter hurdles, / broad jump competition.". Milled edge.

Created

Created: The Franklin Mint

Used

Used: Michael Morris KILLANIN

Symbolized

Symbolically represented: Alvin KRAENZLEIN

Materials

bronze

Colors

bronze

Dimension

ø 3.9 x 0.3 cm, 27 g

Literature

Conner, Floyd. Les jeux olympiques : 600 victoires incroyables, records insolites, hasards étranges, destins inimaginables, coups tordus, sports improbables, loosers magnifiques et autres bizarreries.... Le Rheu : La Maison d'Edition, 2010. 217. ISBN 978–236–026–0027.

Type of item

Medals -> commemorative medal

Reference number

114147

Keywords

portrait Olympic champion Paris 1900, Olympic Games Athletics/Men's Long Jump[M]Athletics/200m hurdles[M]Athletics/110m hurdles[M]Athletics/60m[M]Present or gift given to the President Olympic symbol Laurel Olympic motto Citius, altius, fortius