Olympic Games / Rome 1960 - Lot 277

Olympic Games / Rome 1960 OFFICIAL REPORT of the Games of the XVII Olympiad 2 vols., published by the Italian Olympic Committee, in Italian, blue cloth-bound cover (29.5 x 22 cm, excellent condition). Numerous black-and-white and color photographs Vol. 1: Organization, facilities, 893 pages Vol. 2: The opening ceremony, the 5,000 athletes from 83 countries, the competitions and results, 1,050 pages American Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals in the 100 m, 200 m, and 4x100 m relay. Italian Livio Berruti was the first non-American to win the 200 m. Ethiopian Abebe Bikila wins the gold medal in the marathon, barefoot. Frenchman Michel Jazy wins the silver medal in the 1,500 meters. Cassius Clay makes history in boxing.

Estimation:€100

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