Description: Modern British commemorative stamp showing a sprinter poised on the starting blocks, rendered in vivid bands of yellow, red, and blue. The image uses motion, colour, and compression to convey anticipation and athletic focus ahead of the 1996 Atlanta Games.
Circa: 1996
Condition: MNH
Notes:
Issued for Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic teams, this stamp reflects the more dynamic sports design language of the 1990s. Its shared dedication to both Olympic and Paralympic athletes also marks an important shift in public recognition.