Olympic Games / Helsinki 1952 - Lot 271

Olympic Games / Helsinki 1952 OFFICIAL REPORT of the Games of the XV Olympiad By Sulo Kolkka, published by the Olympic Committee and written in Finnish, 768 pages (29.5 x 21.5 cm), gold cover on a green background Covers the organization, competitions, and results of the 69 participating countries through numerous illustrations. The hero of these Games was the Czechoslovakian long-distance runner Emil Zatopek, who won three Olympic gold medals. On the French side, there is the unforgettable memory of Jean Boiteux’s victory in the 400-meter freestyle, with his father jumping into the pool to congratulate him, and the courage of Alain Mimoun, who won silver behind the unbeatable Emil Zatopek. For Gaston Meyer, these were the greatest Games in history.

Estimación:€80

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