John Mikaesson crossing the finish of the 10,000 metres walk, London Olympics,1948

PART OF:
The photographic library of the 'Daily Herald' newspaper
Made:
1948-08-07 in Wembley
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Photograph from The Daily Herald Picture Library showing
Daily Herald Archive/Science Museum Group/SSPL
© Mirrorpix//N P A Rota (Graphic Photo Union)

Photograph from The Daily Herald Picture Library showing
Daily Herald Archive/Science Museum Group/SSPL
© Mirrorpix//N P A Rota (Graphic Photo Union)

Photograph of John Mikaesson crossing the finish line for the 10,000 metres walk at the London Olympics,1948, taken by NPA Rota. Finish-line camera can be seen on the bottom right of the image.

Description on verso: 'John Mikaelsson (1913-1987). Took the gold medal for the 10K walk at both the London and Helsinki Olympics.'

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Daily Herald Archive
Object Number:
1983-5236/10223
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 251 mm x 202 mm
type:
photograph
credit:
The Daily Herald Picture Library at the National Science and Media Museum