Tommy Hampson collapsed after 800m win, 1932 Olympics
Thomas Tommy Hampson (1907 - 1965), British athlete, winner of the 800 metres at the 1932 Summer Olympics. Pictured on the front cover of the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News lying unconscious on the ground, surrounded by concerned officials, after winning in a record breaking time. Several minutes elapsed after the race before Hampson recovered and could celebrate his victory.~~~~
Picture No
10639187
Media ID
46682463
Size
3500px x 5117px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Photograph on the front cover of the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 20 August 1932
Date
1932
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