Lot 31006 – The Jesse Owens International Athletic Trophy – Wo

The Jesse Owens International Athletic Trophy – World’s Most Prestigious Sports Award Presented to Carl Lewis in 1985 The Jesse Owens International Athlete Trophy is awarded to the outstanding international amateur athlete of the year who exemplifies both the athletic abilities and the humanitarian qualities of the late track icon Jesse Owens. It also takes into account sportsmanship and dedication to international cooperation among people of all nations. The award is a large golden globe depicting eleven of the main Olympic events circling the globe, mounted on a wooden plinth with a brass plaque and legend as follows: ‘Jesse Owens International Amateur Athlete Award / Presented by International Amateur Athletic Association Inc. NYC / To Carl Lewis / Athletics – United States / As the World’s Most Outstanding Amateur Athlete / February 6, 1985’ (Size 36cm x 36cm x 50cm) An amazing and unique showpiece awarded to the nine-times Olympic Champion Carl Lewis