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Olympian

Mark Foster
Billericay, Essex 1970
competitive swimmer; five times Olympian, eight world records and six times world champion
(Wikipedia)

Benjamin Dearnley
2012

Description

Torso of Mark Foster. On the back is the text OLYMPIAN MMXII and a relief of a swimmer.

Bath - Olympian

The sculpture forms a part of the 2012 Olympic celebrations, capturing a moment in time and honouring the outstanding achievements of one of Baths finest athletes. The unveiling took place on 22 May 2012 to coincide with the Olympic Flame coming to light the way to the London 2012 Games.

Inscription(s)

Olympian mmxii
MARK FOSTER by Ben Dearnley art at the edge	Plinth by City of Bath College Stone donated by The Bath Stone Group

Signature

B. C. Dearnley

Sculptor

Benjamin C. Dearnley, British sculptor (Website).

Sources & Information

Benjamin C Dearnley, Olympian 2012.

Locatie (N 51°22'48" - W 2°21'44") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbsw095; Photograph: 22 March 2019
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