Abebe Bikila
September 10, 1960 – Rome Olympics. The Ethiopian Abebe Bikila nears the victory line beneath the Arch of Constantine as he verges on breaking the Olympic world-record with his 2:15:16.2 time. This historically dramatic scene unfolded at night, as the blistering sun of Italy’s fierce summers was deemed too punishing for athletes to run under. The Colosseum watches Bikila’s performance from a distance as an ironic comparison between ancient and modern sports. There was plenty of blood, sweat, and tears at this event, however!
Abebe Bikila
Pau Gasol
NBA Finals, 2010 – Game 7: Celtics at Lakers. At the center of this explosive celebration is pictured Pau Gasol of the Lakers, who cannot believe what just happened. This was the yellow team’s historical triumph over their long-standing and bitter rivals, the Celtics. The home crowd is erupting as their boys finally overcome their years’ long obstacle in the form of the seemingly indomitable Celtics. Speaking of which, number 9’s disappointment is a stark contrast to the festivity!
Pau Gasol
