1968 Summer Olympics

The Games of the XIX Olympiad were held in Mexico City in 1968. Mexico City beat out Detroit, Buenos Aires and Lyon bids to host the Games in 1963. The Games were immediately preceded by the Tlatelolco massacre, in which hundreds of students were killed by Mexican security forces.

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Mexico City - 1968 - Detroit - Buenos Aires - Lyon - 1963 - Tlatelolco massacre

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Games of the XIX Olympiad

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Nations participating112

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Athletes participating5,530 (4,750 men, 780 women)

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Events172 in 20 sports

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Opening ceremoniesOctober 12, 1968

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October 12 - 1968

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Closing ceremoniesOctober 27, 1968

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October 27 - 1968

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Officially opened byPresident Gustavo Díaz Ordaz

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Athlete's OathPablo Garrido

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Athlete's Oath - Pablo Garrido

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Judge's Oath:-

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Olympic TorchNorma Enriqueta Basilio de Sotelo

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Olympic Torch - Norma Enriqueta Basilio de Sotelo

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StadiumEstadio Olímpico Universitario

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Stadium - Estadio Olímpico Universitario

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