{"product_id":"1936-cornelius-johnson-high-jump-print","title":"1936 Cornelius Johnson High Jump Print - Berlin Games Gold Medal African American Athlete - Track Field - Archival Print","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1936 Berlin High Jump Track and Field Photo. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREMIUM PHOTO PAPER: Professional luster photo paper with heavyweight construction and semi-gloss finish that minimizes glare while delivering vibrant colors and sharp detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhotographed in 1936, this striking image captures Cornelius Johnson mid-leap during his gold medal performance in the high jump at the Berlin Olympic Games. The photograph preserves a defining moment in American sporting history, showing the athlete executing the jump that set an Olympic record at the storied 1936 Games.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohnson cleared 2.03 meters to capture the gold medal on August 2, 1936, becoming the first American champion of the Berlin Olympics. His victory came days before the celebrated performances of Jesse Owens and stood as a powerful statement of athletic excellence at a games staged under the Nazi regime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe photograph was reproduced in \"Negroes and the War,\" a 1942 publication of the Office of War Information that celebrated the contributions of African Americans to the war effort. The image became part of a broader record of Black athletic achievement during a period when such accomplishments carried profound significance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis remarkable photograph stands as a testament to the achievements of Cornelius Johnson and African American athletes who excelled on the world stage, offering a window into a pivotal moment of the 1936 Olympic Games. It appeals to collectors of Olympic history, Black sports heritage, and vintage athletic photography.","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"8x10 Inch","offer_id":48313777356989,"sku":"ENP0510_0810P","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11x14 Inch","offer_id":48313777389757,"sku":"ENP0510_1114P","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20 Inch","offer_id":48313777422525,"sku":"ENP0510_1620P","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24 Inch","offer_id":48313777455293,"sku":"ENP0510_1824P","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x30 Inch","offer_id":48313777488061,"sku":"ENP0510_2430P","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/1_cfNAjXBigKB_gpHDOOWT8IrUUHoD3jt_w1000.jpg?v=1787552048","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/es\/products\/1936-cornelius-johnson-high-jump-print","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}