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The 1968 Olympics in Mexico City
From slow-motion to live TV: '68 Olympics impacted how we watch today
'68 Olympic protesters say they were fighting for more than themselves
A greguería is a one-line poem connecting surprising or unlikely elements, often resulting in an epiphany of humor and drama or both.
Athletes can bench press 250 emotions.
- Alberto Ríos
Gymnast Vera Caslavska's Silent Protest Spoke Volumes
Paul Hoffman: Harvard rowers supported OPHR in 1968 'because you are right'
Worldwide pressure forced IOC to maintain ban on South Africa in 1968
For swimmer Debbie Meyer, Mexico City in 1968 was golden
Trial and error: How Dick Fosbury revolutionized the high jump
Bob Beamon's historic Mexico City long jump almost didn't happen
Mexico City Games became launch pad for athlete doping tests
History-maker himself, Celtics Bill Russell supported athlete activism
Despite loss in 1968 Games, Jim Ryun set Americans up for later success
Kenyans launched distance dynasty in Mexico City
Opinion: Events of 1968 brought purpose of disruptive protest into focus
Push to allow professional athletes took hold in 1968 Olympic Games
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