Object number:
2000.1.51
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
August 9, 1984
Material / Technique:
Laserphoto
Dimensions:
H: 11 in, W: 8.5 in
Credit line:
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
Typed at the bottom: "(OLY 298) Los angeles, Aug. 9-- Thompson Wins Decathlon-- Daley Thompson of Great Britain prepares to throw his javelin during one of the events of the decathlon competition at the L.A. Games Thursday. The British athlete won a gold medal in the decathlon, by defeating his closest opponent, Jurgen Hingsen of West Germany, who placed second, with 124 points less than Thompson. (AP Laserphoto) (em52110pool) 1984." Tribune caption on the back, Aug. 10, 1984-- "Daley Thompson throws javelin." Original Tribune envelope: "Thompson, Daley- Track and Field
Concepts:
1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games; African American; track & field event; Olympic athlete; javelin
Places:
Los Angeles, California
Persons:
Daley Thompson
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