Remembering 1968 from Mexico City to Phoenix A photographic look at Global Sport Institute's commemoration of the 1968 Mexico City Summer Olympics
1968 Olympics: Iconic Moments The images from Mexico City 1968 transcend the sporting event and moved into legendary status for performance and activism
Mexico City Games became launch pad for athlete doping tests The Mexico City Games in 1968 first addressed a rising issue in all of sports, using drugs to enhance physical performance
From slow-motion to live TV: ’68 Olympics impacted how we watch today Innovations in broadcasting were refined at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Olympic Games
’68 Olympic protesters say they were fighting for more than themselves John Carlos said he and Tommie Smith raised their fists in 1968 because they wanted to be a beacon for society, to make the world better for all to come
Gymnast Vera Caslavska’s silent protest spoke volumes While Tommie Smith and John Carlos's protest inspired and angered America, Czech gymnast Vera Caslavska quietly made her feelings known
Paul Hoffman: Harvard rowers supported OPHR in 1968 ‘because you are right’ Harvard rowers and fiery activist found common ground in the fight for human rights
Worldwide pressure forced IOC to maintain ban on South Africa in 1968 Countries joined together to ban apartheid-era South Africa from the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, and the ban was in effect until 1992
For swimmer Debbie Meyer, Mexico City in 1968 was golden One of the youngest competitors at the 1968 Mexico City Games, Debbie Meyer became one of the most decorated
Trial and error: How Dick Fosbury revolutionized the high jump For Dick Fosbury, his revolutionary change in the high jump stemmed not from desire, but because he didn't make the high school football team
Bob Beamon’s historic Mexico City long jump almost didn’t happen Bob Beamon almost didn't get to make his historic long jump
History-maker himself, Celtics Bill Russell supported athlete activism Boston great Bill Russell didn't always agree with protesters approach, but knew they were working for a better world
Despite loss in 1968 Games, Jim Ryun set Americans up for later success America's best miler struggled with the altitude and Kenyan race tactics during the 1968 Mexico City Summer Olympics
Kenyans launched distance dynasty in Mexico City Kenyan runners exploded on the scene at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Olympic Games, catching track fans by surprise
Opinion: Events of 1968 brought purpose of disruptive protest into focus The protests at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Olympics were a huge moment in a year full of momentous events shaping young people
Push to allow professional athletes took hold in 1968 Olympic Games In 1968 IOC President Avery Brundage realized that athlete "amateurism" of the modern Olympic games was not sustainable
Mexico City Olympic venues continue to show usefulness Mexico City continues to use venues and streets built for the 1968 Olympic Games
Altitude had major impact on performances at Mexico City Olympic Games The first Olympic Games to be held in high altitude led to increased studies of its effects on high-performance athletics
Impact of Ed Temple, Tigerbelles pushed Wyomia Tyus to stand up for her beliefs On the 50th Anniversary of the 1968 Olympics, Wyomia Tyus remembers how her upbringing and sports shaped her perception of society
Olympic legend Wyomia Tyus returns to Mexico City track Wyomia Tyus returns to Estadio Olímpico Universitario for the first time since 1968 Mexico City Summer Olympic Games
Olympic Project for Human Rights lit fire for 1968 protests The Olympic Project for Human Rights, led by Dr. Harry Edwards, was the spark that lit the match for global recognition of equality
Podcast: 50 years after taking a stand for human rights, Olympic legends continue the fight A special presentation of a panel from Mexico City with Olympic legends John Carlos, Wyomia Tyus and social justice advocate Chris Kluwe
Athletes’ opportunity to be courageous still resonates in Mexico City John Carlos, Wyomia Tyus and Chris Kluwe spoke to a rapt audience on their experience fighting for social equality
‘Memorable’ 1968 Olympic logo used lines as power Lance Wyman's creation of the 1968 Mexico City Olympic logon was influenced by power, speed and emotion and was adopted by student protestors
Global student protests put 1968 Mexico City Games on edge Global student activism reached a frenzy point in 1968 when students took to the streets worldwide for justice, putting Olympic organizers on edge
In 1968 baseball showed black, white, Hispanic players could get along A year after devastating riots, Detroit needed to come together and the Tigers provided the glue
A year to remember: 1968 was momentous for civil, social rights and athlete activism To understand the importance of Tommie Smith and John Carlos' protest, the year 1968 must be understood
Olympic legend John Carlos calls athlete activism more than sports Those who stand up for social justice can pay a high price, but making the world better is the end goal John Carlos says
Olympic legend John Carlos returns ‘home’ where he made ‘everlasting statement’ Olympic legend John Carlos returns to the Mexico City Olympic Stadium to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his seminal moment