Mexico 1968

Bob Beamon’s stunning long jump of 8.90m last the world record for 22 years. The Mexico Olympics, the first Summer Games includes sex testing for women, were blessed with many outstanding heroines. Enriqueta Basilio, the Mexican hurdler lights the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony. Poland Eulalia Rolinska, Peru’s Gladys de Seminario and Nuria Ortiz of Mexico were the first women competing in the shooting.

The profound air proved disastrous many athletes to compete the endurance events. The high altitude led to world records of men races that were 400m or shorter inclusive of both relays and 400m hurdles. Even for long jump and triple jump, 400m were profound.

Wyomia tyus of US became the winner of 100m dash. Vera caslavska, the Czech gymnast was announced to the most popular athlete of 1968 Olympics. Al oerter of United States won the discus throw for the forth time. Hardly 112 nations participated for 172 events. 5516 athletes participated in the Olympic Games, out of that 781 women and 4735 men enjoyed the games.