Historic Breal's Silver Cup, Marathon Winner's Cup from the First Modern Olympics, Acquired at Christie's Auction by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation

"Breal's Silver Cup will be shared with the public and serve as a reminder of our history, heritage and resilient spirit," said Andreas C. Dracopoulos, co-President and Member of the Board at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. "Our hope is that the cup inspires and rekindles Greek pride, just as Louis' victory did on the last day of what would become the Modern Olympic Games."

NEW YORK, 18/04/2012 (informazione.it - comunicati stampa - sport)

" will be shared with the public and serve as a reminder of our history, heritage and resilient spirit," said Andreas C. Dracopoulos , co-President and Member of the Board at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. "Our hope is that the cup inspires and rekindles Greek pride, just as Louis' victory did on the last day of what would become the Modern Olympic Games."

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