Golden Shot Put Roma Olympics, 1960 Strobe Photographer... Lot 128

Golden Shot Put Roma Olympics, 1960 Strobe Photographer Vintage silver print, 20,5x26,5, credit and title, verso: “USA Bill Nieder, Gold”, “Stroboscope” “The men's shot put throwing event at the 1960 Olympic Games took place on August 31. 24 athletes from 16 nations competed. The event was won by Bill Nieder of the United States. Bill broke the Olympic record first, putting the shot 18.67 metres in his first throw ... his fifth went 19.68 metres to win the gold medal and finish with the new record.” (W.)