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IMAGO International History, USA, Black History Month, Black Pioneer Athletes

Jan 30, 2025

The following photos have been selected for you by the IMAGO picture desk on this topic. For more pictures please use the search function.

  • Staffel USA mit TROTTER DeeDee, FELIX Allyson ,McCORORY Francena, RICHARDS ROSS Sanya, 4x400m Staffel der Damen,relay,am 11.08.2012. Olympische Sommerspiele 2012 in London vom 27.07. - 12.08.2012 in London Grossbritannien.
  • Jan. 1, 2011 - ALTHEA GIBSON,.WIMBLEDON WOMENS .TENNIS TOURNAMENT WINNER.. 1958 ALTHEA GIBSON OBIT ERIC S - ZUMAg49_
  • Jan. 1, 2011 - ALTHEA GIBSON,.IN THE WIMBLEDON WOMENS .TENNIS TOURNAMENT.. 1958 ALTHEA GIBSON OBIT ERIC S - ZUMAg49_
  • Serena Williams, USA, in the fourth round of 2010 Tennis French Open in Paris at Roland Garros, 31 05 2010 -
  • Serena Williams, USA, in the semifinals of the 2010 Tennis Australian Open in Melbourne, 28 01 2010 - o0 Jubel Freude
  • Serena Williams, USA, NYP20090908301 o00 Grand Slam, Flushing Meadow
  • 4x400m Staffel Weltmeister USA mit Sanya Richards, Debbie Dunn, Allyson Felix and Lashinda Demus o0 Damen, Sieg, Sieger, Weltmeisterin, Jubel, Freude, Fahne, Nationalfahne, Gegenlicht o00 Objekt
  • Allyson Felix (USA) - Weltmeisterin über 200m bei der WM 2009 Leichtathletik Damen WM 2009, 200m Einzelbild Berlin
  • Serena Williams (li.) und Schwester Venus Williams (beide USA) gewinnen Wimbledon 2009 Tennis Damen All England Championships 2009, Grand Slam, WTA Tour, Finale Gruppe Wimbledon London Begeisterung, Freude,
  • Serena Williams (li.) und Venus Williams (beide USA) jubeln - Tennis Damen All England Championships 2009, WTA Tour, Grand Slam Gruppe Wimbledon London Freude,
  • Serena Williams (USA) jubelt Tennis Damen All England Championships 2009, WTA Tour, Grand Slam, Einzelbild Wimbledon London Freude,
  • Serena Williams (USA), Siegerin der Australian Open 2009, präsentiert ihren Pokal Tennis Damen Australian Open 2009, Grand Slam, WTA Tour, Finale, Einzelbild Melbourne
  • Serena Williams (USA) - Siegerin der Australian Open 2009 - (ZUMAg84) Tennis Damen Australian Open 2009, Grand Slam, WTA Tour Finale Einzelbild Melbourne Freude,
  • Serena Williams (USA) jubelt - Tennis Damen Australian Open 2009, Grand Slam, WTA Tour Einzelbild Melbourne Begeisterung, Freude,
  • Rome: America s Wilma Rudolph holds up her three gold medals she won during the 1960 Olympic Games for winning the 200 metres, 100 meters and 4 x 100 meters Relay Event. 9 September 1960 UnitedArchives01015619
  • Boston Celtics Legende und Hall of Fame Mitglied Bill Russell (li.) und Shaquille O Neal (Los Angeles Lakers) - PUBLICATION FOR GERMAN, SWISS, AUSTRIAN AND HUNGARIAN MEDIA ONLY (Icon8022035) Basketball Herren NBA 2003 2004, Vdia Gruppe Los Angeles EDITORIAL USE ONLY
  • Venus Williams (re., USA) beim Fotoshooting mit ihrer Schwester Serena und Mutter Oracene (Mitte) Tennis Damen Lipton Championships, Key Biscayne 1999, WTA-Tour, Gruppe Key Biscayne Florida Harmonie, Glück Begeisterung, Freude,
  • GRIFFITH JOYNER Florence Team USA Olympiasiegerin Olympische Sommerspiele 1988 in Seoul Leichtathletik 100m Frauen
  • Florence Griffith-Joyner läuft 100-Meter-Laufrekord, 30. Jahrestag am 16. Juli GRIFFITH JOYNER Florence Team USA Olympiasiegerin Olympische Sommerspiele 1988 in Seoul Leichtathletik 100m Frauen
  • FLORENCE GRIFFITH JOYNER (USA) AFTER WINNING 100M FINAL 25 09 1988. 1988 SEOUL OLYMPICS o0 Olympiasieg Sieg o0 Leichtathletik
  • Florence Griffith Joyner (USA) Leichtathletik OS Sommer Damen Olympische Spiele Seoul 1988, Sommerspiele, Nationaltrikot Einzelbild Seoul Leichtathletik OS Sommer Damen Olympische Spiele Seoul 1988, Sommerspiele, Nationaltrikot Einzelbild Seoul
  • Weltrekordlerin Florence Griffith-Joyner (USA) fällt ihrem Ehemann Al Joyner um den Hals Leichtathletik OS Sommer Damen Olympische Sommerspiele 1988, Spiele, Olympia, Olympiade, Südkorea, 200m, 200, Sprint, Gruppe Olympiastadion Seoul Begeisterung, Freude,
  • BILL RUSSELL (February 12, 1934 - July 31, 2022) was an American professional basketball player who played as a center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association NBA, Basketball Herren, USA from 1956 to 1969. A five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and a 12-time NBA All-Star, he was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty that won 11 NBA championships during his 13-year career. FILE PHOTO: January 19, 1988, Sacramento, California, USA: Sacramento Kings Coach BILL RUSSELL wears a long face as his ailing team once again fell behind the Houston Rockets at half time. The Kings were able to turn the tide in the closing moments of the game, winning 107-104. Sacramento USA - ZUMAs76_ 20010413_mda_s76_001 Copyright: xMitchxTollx
  • Florence Griffith Joyner competing at the 1988 Olympic Summer Games Florence Griffith Joyner competing at the 1988 Olympic Summer Games Seoul South Korea Copyright: xStevenxExSutton DUOMO PCNx TF1202_012095_88_OLY
  • October 5, 1987, Sacramento, California, USA: NBA, Basketball Herren, USA legend BILL RUSSELL, 53, the new Sacramento Kings Head Coach, delivers some advice to first year pro HAROLD PRESSLEY, 24, during the scrimmage session of the Kings early season mini-camp. Sacramento USA - ZUMAs76_ 20080927_mda_s76_019 Copyright: xJayxMatherx
  • 870906 Athletics, World Athletics Championships: Alice Brown, Pam Marshall, Florence Griffith-Joyner and Diane Williams of USA celebrates after winning the womens 4x100 m relay at The World Athletics Championships on September 6, 1987 in Rome, Italy. BILDBYRAN *** 870906 Athletics, World Athletics Championships Alice Brown, Pam Marshall, Florence Griffith Joyner and Diane Williams of USA celebrates after winning the womens 4x100 m relay at The World Athletics Championships on September 6, 1987 in Rome, Italy BILDBYRAN, Copyright: BILDBYRAN 870906007
  • Carl Lewis geb. 01.07.1961 als Frederick Carlton Lewis erfolgreichster Leichtathlet der Olympiade von Los Angeles 1984 wo er mit dem Ziel angetreten war den legendären Jesse Owens und dessen Siege von 1936 zu überteffen tatsächlich wurde das kaum Vorstellbare Realität den Carl Lewis gewann in L.A. Gold über 100m + 200m +4x100m + Weitsprung Lewis war aktiver Sportler von 1983 bis 1996 und erreichte 9 Olympiasiege + 1 Olympiasilber + 8 WM-Titel der internationale Verband IAAF erklärte ihn 1996 zum Leichtathleten des Jahrhunderts er hätte womöglich noch mehr Edelmetall gewonnen denn er war bereits für die Olympiade Moskau 1980 nominiert konnte dort aber Wegen dem Afghanistan-Boykott nicht starten in Atlanta 96 siegte Lewis zum viertenmal in Folge im Weitsprung und wiederholte das Konststück von Diskuswerfer Al Oerter mit 4 aufeinanderfolgenden Goldmedaillen in gleicher Diszuplin *** Carl Lewis born 01 07 1961 as Frederick Carlton Lewis most successful athlete of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics where he competed with the goal of surpassing the legendary Jesse Owens and his victories of 1936. In fact, the almost unimaginable reality that Carl Lewis won gold in the L A 100m 200m 4x100m long jump Lewis was an active athlete from 1983 to 1996 and achieved 9 Olympic victories 1 Olympic silver 8 World Championship titles in 1996 the international association IAAF declared him the athlete of the century he might have won even more precious metal as he was already nominated for the Moscow Olympics in 1980 but due to the Afghanistan boycott Lewis could not start in Atlanta 96 Lewis won the long jump for the fourth time in a row and repeated the feat of discus thrower Al Oerter with 4 consecutive gold medals in the same discipline
  • T&F Carl Lewis long jump Carl Lewis competing the long jump at the 1984 US Pepsi Invitational. Los Angeles California United States Copyright: xPaulxJxSutton DUOMO PCNx TF1101_066230
  • T&F Carl Lewis Carl Lewis winning the 100m final at the 1984 US Olympic Track and Field Team Trials. Los Angeles LA Coliseum California United States Copyright: xPaulxJxSutton DUOMO PCNx TF8401_0008
  • Carl Lewis (USA) mit Freundin Marsha
  • 60m Hallenmeisterin Heidi Gaugel (BR Deutschland, Mitte) zwischen Wilma Rudolph (USA, li.) und Annegret Richter (BR Deutschland)
  • Muhammad Ali (USA) - Siegesjubel Boxen WM Herren WBC & WBA Weltmeisterschaft im Schwergewicht 1974, Boxsport, Profiboxen, Vneg Einzelbild Kinshasa Begeisterung, Freude,
  • Themen der Woche - SPORT Muhammad Ali (re.) gegen George Foreman (beide USA) - (ARK1974102926) Boxen WM Herren WBC WBA WM 1974, Boxsport, Profiboxen, Schwergewicht, Gruppe Kinshasa Dynamik, Boxen WM Herren WBC WBA WM 1974, Boxsport, Profiboxen, Schwergewicht, Gruppe Kinshasa Dynamik,
  • Themen der Woche - SPORT Muhammad Ali (li.) schickt George Foreman auf die Bretter, Ringrichter Zach Clayton (alle USA) geht dazwischen - (ARK1974102927) Boxen WM Herren WBC WBA WM 1974, Boxsport, Profiboxen, Schwergewicht, Totale Kinshasa Boxen WM Herren WBC WBA WM 1974, Boxsport, Profiboxen, Schwergewicht, Totale Kinshasa
  • Muhammad ALI (USA) o0 Medieninteresse o00 kurios Mimik
  • Wilma Rudolph (USA) - DEUTSCHSPRACHIGE SPORTZEITSCHRIFTEN UND -ZEITUNGEN NUR NACH RÜCKSPRACHE
  • Boxkampf Muhammad Ali gegen Jürgen Blin Mohammad Ali Zürich Kanton Zürich Schweiz Sporthalle *** Boxing match Muhammad Ali against Jürgen Blin Mohammad Ali Zurich Canton Zurich Switzerland Sports hall
  • Muhammad Ali (USA) - Pressekonferenz - (ARK1970092581) Boxen Herren Boxsport 1970, Profiboxen, Schwergewicht, Pressekonferenz, Pressetermin Aufmacher Einzelbild Chicago Boxen Herren Boxsport 1970, Profiboxen, Schwergewicht, Pressekonferenz, Pressetermin Aufmacher Einzelbild Chicago
  • Archivbilder der Woche SPORT KW35 RECORD DATE NOT STATED Muhammad Ali Training in Florida Stunning image of Muhammad Ali training in Florida, 1970. Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and activist. Nicknamed The Greatest , he is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century, and is frequently ranked as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. Copyright: xJeffxJoffex
  • James Cleveland -Jesse- Owens (USA)
  • Themen der Woche - SPORT Champion Cassius Clay stands over Sonny Liston and taunts him to get up. 25th May 1965. UnitedArchives00431678
  • Bill Russell (Boston Celtics, re.) geht an Oscar Robertson (Cincinatti Royals) vorbei - !! (Icon8002592) Basketball Herren NBA 1964 1965, Boston Celtics - Cincinnati Royals Gruppe Aufnahmedatum geschätzt Dynamik, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
  • Sonny Liston (re.) gegen Muhammad Ali (beide USA) - (ark1964022528) Boxen WM Herren Boxsport 1964, Profiboxen, Schwergewicht, Cassius Clay Gruppe Miami Dynamik, Boxen WM Herren Boxsport 1964, Profiboxen, Schwergewicht, Cassius Clay Gruppe Miami Dynamik,
  • Bill Russell 13 December 1963, Boston - Basketball Feature - Bill Russell - Photo: Gerry Cranham Offside. Boston USA *** Bill Russell 13. Dezember 1963, Boston Basketball Feature Bill Russell Foto Gerry Cranham Abseits Boston USA Copyright: xGerryxCranhamx xOffsidexOffside
  • Bill Russell 13 December 1963, Philadelphia - Basketball Feature - Bill Russell - Philadelphia 76ers v Boston Celtics - Bill Russell of Boston Celtics - Photo: Gerry Cranham Offside. Philadelphia USA *** Bill Russell 13. Dezember 1963, Philadelphia Basketball Feature Bill Russell Philadelphia 76ers v Boston Celtics Bill Russell von Boston Celtics Foto Gerry Cranham Abseits Philadelphia USA Copyright: xGerryxCranhamx xOffsidexOffside
  • Bill Russell 13 December 1963, Boston - Basketball Feature - Bill Russell - Bill Russell puts a record onto a record player as one of his sons watches - Photo: Gerry Cranham Offside. Boston USA *** Bill Russell 13. Dezember 1963, Boston Basketball Feature Bill Russell Bill Russell legt eine Schallplatte auf einen Plattenspieler, während einer seiner Söhne zusieht Foto Gerry Cranham Abseits Boston USA Copyright: xGerryxCranhamx xOffsidexOffside
  • Bill Russell 13 December 1963, Boston - Basketball Feature - Bill Russell - Bill Russell grins - Photo: Gerry Cranham Offside. Boston USA *** Bill Russell 13. Dezember 1963, Boston Basketball Feature Bill Russell Bill Russell grinst Foto Gerry Cranham Abseits Boston USA Copyright: xGerryxCranhamx xOffsidexOffside
  • 1962-08-16 USA:s sprinter Wilma Rudolph, guldmedaljör pa 100 meter, 200 meter och 4x100 meter vid Olympiska sommarspelen i Rom 1960. Här pa Sveriegeturnà 16:e augusti 1962. Sverige x34x *** 1962 08 16 US sprinter Wilma Rudolph, gold medallist in 100 metres, 200 metres and 4x100 metres at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome Here at the Sweden Games 16th August 1962 Sweden x34x Copyright: xLarsxNyvberg EXP TTx WILMA RUDOLPH 1962
  • 1962-08-16 USA:s sprinter Wilma Rudolph, guldmedaljör pa 100 meter, 200 meter och 4x100 meter vid Olympiska sommarspelen i Rom 1960. Här pa Sveriegeturnà 16:e augusti 1962. Sverige x34x *** 1962 08 16 USA sprinter Wilma Rudolph, gold medallist in 100 metres, 200 metres and 4x100 metres at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome Here at the Sweden Games 16th August 1962 Sweden x34x Copyright: xLarsxNyvberg EXP TTx WILMA RUDOLPH 1962
  • 1962-08-16 USA:s sprinter Wilma Rudolph, guldmedaljör pa 100 meter, 200 meter och 4x100 meter vid Olympiska sommarspelen i Rom 1960. Här pa Sveriegeturnà 16:e augusti 1962. Sverige x34x *** 1962 08 16 US sprinter Wilma Rudolph, gold medallist in 100 metres, 200 metres and 4x100 metres at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome Here at the Sweden Games 16th August 1962 Sweden x34x Copyright: xLarsxNyvberg EXP TTx WILMA RUDOLPH 1962
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