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The 1968 Summer Olympics (Spanish: Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1968), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad (Spanish: Juegos de la XIX Olimpiada) and commonly known as Mexico 1968 (Spanish: México 1968), were an international multi-sport event held from 12 to 27 October 1968 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Mexico City, Mexico
- 172 in 18 sports (24 disciplines)
- Estadio Olímpico Universitario
The graphic content (over 4,000 photographs, 1,000 in color) was selected from nearly 400,000 negatives taken by more than 100 photographers. Results of the sports competitions have been carefully revised and constitute the definitive record of the Games of the XIX Olympiad.
19. Apr. 2024 · October 12, 1968 - October 27, 1968. Location: Mexico City 1968 Olympic Games, athletic festival held in Mexico City that took place October 12–27, 1968. The Mexico City Games were the 16th occurrence of the modern Olympic Games. Tommie Smith and John Carlos.
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- High Altitude
- Records Tumble
- Olympic Firsts
The choice of Mexico City to host the 1968 Olympic Games proved to be a controversial one because of the city's high altitude above sea level: 2,300m. It was the first times the Games had taken place in Latin America, and the altitude proved an advantage in the events which needed a brief, but intense effort, such as short-distance running (up to 8...
The high altitude led to world records in all of the men’s races that were 400m or shorter, plus the long jump and triple jump. Probably the most memorable achievement was Bob Beamon’s spectacular long jump of 8.90m—a world record that would last for 22 years.
Mexican hurdler Enriqueta Basilio became the first woman to light the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony. Wyomia Tyus of the U.S. became the first athlete to win the 100m twice. Dick Fosbury won the men’s high jump with a new jumping style now known as the “Fosbury Flop”, and for the first time, winners had to undergo a doping test (narcotics, stimul...
Thirty-nine years ago, on 12 October 1968, the Games of the XIX Olympiad opened in Mexico City’s Olympic stadium. This edition of the Games was the first one to be held in a Latin American and developing country. Ten days before the Games began, the capital fell victim to political disputes.
19. Mai 1998 · From 12 to 27 October, Mexico City was home to the XIX Olympic Games. For the first time ever, a major sports event was held in an unusual setting: the 2200m altitude of the Mexican mountain plateau, where the rarefied air contributed to heighten the drama which already surrounds every event.
Offizielle Liste der Medaillengewinner und Ergebnisse nach Sportarten bei den Olympischen Spielen Mexiko-Stadt 1968. Feiern Sie die Medaillengewinne der besten Athleten der Welt.
