AOC Media Centre - 1968 Mexico City

USA CleansweepMexico 1968: L-R: American runners Lee Evans, Larry James and Ronnie Freeman hold their hands up in a Black Power salute while walking with an escort after the medal award ceremony The athletes competed in the final 4 x 400 meter race. Evans took th

Fosbury FlopMexico 1968: Dick Fosbury of the USA clears the bar in the high jump competiton with his dramatic new jumping style. Under his influence the style changed from the action of a run in, with a spring off the left foot to straddle the right leg and bod

British GoldMexico 1968: David Hemery of Great Britain leads the field during the 400 metres Hurdles event. Hemery won the gold medal.

Altitude SicknessMexico 1968: Two athletes fall victim to the high altitudes of the Games.

Discus StrongholdMexico 1968: Discus thrower Al Oerter of the USA winning one of his four Olympic discus titles, between 1956 and 1968.