Dick Fosbury's high jump gold medal from the 1968 Mexico City Olympics — which he won with the revolutionary Fosbury Flop — sold at auction for $158,600. The medal was one of a few Fosbury items ...

At the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, after African-American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos won the gold and bronze, respectively, in the 200 meters, the two runners stood atop the podium with ...

Tommie Smith, who, along with John Carlos, made history at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics when he raised his glove-covered fists in a Black Power salute during his medal ceremony, is selling the items ...

Competing in front of 80,000 spectators at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, Oregon State University’s Dick Fosbury put on a spectacular performance in the high jump. Brad Fuqua is a sports copy editor ...

In 1968, he and John Carlos raised their fists during an Olympic medal ceremony. Their demonstration still inspires athletes, artists and marginalized people everywhere. By Adam Bradley Few noticed ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Competition bathing suit worn by ...

Track athlete Bob Beamon is probably best known for his world record, 29 feet, 2 1/2 inches long jump at the Mexico City Olympics in 1968. His world record jump stood for almost 23 years until it was ...

Before George Foreman became a heavyweight champion, before his legendary clash with Muhammad Ali in the Rumble in the Jungle, and long before he became a household name selling grills, he was a ...

Dress worn by swimmer Victoria King at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Olympics is white polyester with three quarter length sleeves. This dress was worn during the opening ceremonies of the Games with a ...