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Ethel Catherwood of Canada, world champion high jumper, 1928. Creator: Unknown
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Ethel Catherwood of Canada, world champion high jumper, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Ethel Catherwood of Canada, world champion high jumper, 1928. Ethel Catherwood (1908-1987) won a gold medal in the womens High Jump at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam, the worlds first ever gold medal awarded to a female high jumper. She still holds the title as the only Canadian female athlete to have won an individual gold medal in an Olympic track and field event. From " Die Welt in Bildern", (The World in Pictures), cigarette card album, c1928. [Georg A Jasmatzi, A.-G. Dresden, Germany]
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This print showcases Ethel Catherwood, the world champion high jumper from Canada in 1928. The creator of this remarkable image remains unknown, but its historical significance is undeniable. Ethel Catherwood achieved an extraordinary feat by winning a gold medal in the women's High Jump at the 1928 Summer Olympics held in Amsterdam. This victory marked a groundbreaking moment as she became the first female high jumper to ever receive such an honor. Ethel Catherwood's legacy extends beyond her Olympic triumphs. She holds a unique place in Canadian sports history as the sole female athlete to have secured an individual gold medal in an Olympic track and field event. Her athleticism and determination are truly commendable. The photograph originates from "Die Welt in Bildern" (The World in Pictures), a cigarette card album dating back to approximately 1928, produced by Georg A Jasmatzi AG Dresden, Germany. It beautifully captures Ethel Catherwood's full-length figure with vibrant colorization that brings her sporting prowess to life. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, let us celebrate not only Ethel Catherwood's achievements but also recognize her significant contribution towards breaking barriers for women athletes worldwide.
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