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Bookmark or Share- 1968 Summer Olympics - WikipediaThe 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 officially branded as Mexico 1968 (Spanish: México 1968), were an international multi-sport event held from 12 to 27 October 1968 in Mexico City, Mexico.
- Mexico City 1968 Olympic Games - Encyclopedia BritannicaMexico 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.
- Mexico City 1968 - Olympics.comOfficial list of medal winners and results by sport at the Mexico City 1968 Olympic Games. Celebrate medal-winning moments by the world's top athletes.
- 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City - ThoughtCoIn 1968, Mexico City became the first Latin American city to host the Olympic games, having beaten out Detroit and Lyon for the honor. The XIX Olympiad was a memorable one, with several long-standing records set and the strong presence of international politics.
- How the Black Power Protest at the 1968 Olympics Killed CareersThe photograph, taken after the 200 meter race at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, turned African-American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos from track-and-field stars into the...
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