Atlanta 1996. Claude Issorat, 1500m © Christian... Lot 88

Atlanta 1996. Claude Issorat, 1500m © Christian Rochard/L'Équipe 1 August 1996. Claude Issorat was still in the middle of the pack but his white shirt was already soaked by the deluge that fell on the Atlanta stadium. Traditionally, the Olympics host a 1500m wheelchair race, a prelude to the Paralympics. As in 1992, the Frenchman won in the final. "It was an opportunity for me to prove that my victory in Barcelona was not due to chance, but the fruit of work worthy of a top athlete". Single later print. Edition 1/1. Black and white piezographic print on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta Satin 300g paper. Flamant art frame. 80 x 120 cm