International Olympians: multiple gold Medallists: signatures comprising Steve Redrave (rowing, gold medallist in 5 consecutive Olympics 1984-2000), signature on cover of October 2000 'Time' magazine featuring the rower, also matt Biondi (swimming, 8 golds, 2 silvers & 1 bronze 1984-1992 Olympics), Inge de Bruijn (swimming, 4 golds, 2 silvers & 3 bronzes 2000/2004 Olympics), Pieter van den Hoogenband (swimming, 3 golds, 2 silvers & 2 bronzes 2000/2004 Olympics), Birgit Fischer (canoeing, 8 golds, 4 silvers 1980-2004 Olympics), Marion Jones (sprinter, 3 golds & 2 bronzes at 2000 Sydney Olympics, subsequently stripped of medals after admitting to steroid use), Nadia Comaneci (gymnast, 5 golds, 3 silvers & bronze, 1976-1980 Olympics), all tidily presented in six display pockets.
- Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
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