1977 Photo Contest, Sports, 2nd prize
Photographer

Eddie Adams

The Associated Press

30 July, 1976

Athlete Bruce Jenner during the long jump event of the Olympic decathlon. Jenner went on to win the overall competition and brought home gold for the United States.

About the photographer

Eddie Adams

The photographic career of American photojournalist Eddie Adams (New Kensington, Pennsylvania 1933 - New York City 2004) spanned 45 years, in which he covered every possible subj...

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