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Walking man to compete against running horse between trafalgar square and York George
Walking man to compete against running horse between trafalgar square and York
George Cummings in training at Paddington Recreation ground for the return match against The Sheik owned by Mr Tyrwhitt Drake. The conditions of the match are that horse and man start together at Trafalgar Square. The man walks and the horse runs to York, a distance of 200 miles
22 March 1924
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This print captures a historic moment in sports history. In the early 1920s, George Cummings, known as the "Walking Man" prepared himself for an extraordinary challenge against The Sheik, a magnificent running horse owned by Mr Tyrwhitt Drake. The setting is Paddington Recreation ground where Cummings trained rigorously for the upcoming match. The conditions of this unprecedented competition were set - both man and horse would commence their journey together at Trafalgar Square. However, while Cummings would walk all the way to York, covering an astonishing distance of 200 miles, The Sheik would gallop with all its might towards the same destination. Taken on March 22nd in 1924 during Europe's interwar period, this monochrome photograph encapsulates the spirit of determination and adventure that characterized those times. It serves as a testament to human resilience and our unyielding desire to push boundaries. Preserved by Central News agency and now brought back to life by TopFoto, this image invites us to reflect upon our own aspirations and what it means to compete against seemingly insurmountable odds. Let it inspire you as it has inspired generations before - reminding us that even in moments when we feel like underdogs racing against horses, there is always strength within ourselves waiting to be unleashed.
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