Artefacts

London 1908, marathon finishing tape broken by Dorando PIETRI (ITA).

Physical description

Wooden tape and envelope in which it was kept by the Chief Judge of the race, Mr. A. J. Eggleston, which enables its authentication.

Used

Used: Dorando PIETRI

Materials

cardboard, textile, wool

Colors

white, off white

Dimension

7.3 x 11.3 cm Dimensions de la carte, 29.5 x 21 cm Dimensions de la feuille de présentation., 20 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. WILCOCK, Bob. The 1908 Olympic Games, the Great Stadium and the Marathon. Brentwood : The society of Olympic collectors, 2008.

Type of item

Sport equipment -> rope

Reference number

234846

Keywords

Participant Athlete London 1908, Olympic Games Male Athletics/marathon Unusual victory