Identity area
Reference code
PHA/8/2/44
Title
John Joseph Hayes
Date(s)
- 1908 (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
1 piece
Context area
Name of creator
(1826-1995)
Repository
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Postcard of John 'Johnny' Joseph Hayes, wearing number 26 shirt, finishing the 1908 Olympic Marathon. Hayes came second to Pietro Dorando but was given the gold medal following a successful protest by the American team that Dorando had been assisted over the finish line. Also depicts one of the officials, Jack Andrew, of the Polytechnic Harriers.
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Conditions governing access
Status: Open. Access is subject to signing the Regulations for Access form, unless the records are restricted under the Data Protection Act 2018 or under exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Condition: Fair
Conservation priority: Not applicable