1968 Summer Olympics

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:sports_event
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Billie_Jean_King
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:broadcasts gptkb:ABC
gptkb:CBC
gptkb:BBC
gptkb:NBC
Television coverage worldwide
gptkbp:closing_date October 27, 1968
gptkbp:community_engagement Athlete Activism
gptkbp:controversy gptkb:Black_Power_salute
gptkbp:date October 12 to October 27, 1968
gptkbp:end_date October 27, 1968
1968-10-27
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:sports_event
gptkbp:events gptkb:television_series
gptkb:Swimming
gptkb:Basketball_Player
gptkb:sports_event
gptkb:boxing_match
172
gptkbp:facilities gptkb:Palacio_de_los_Deportes
gptkbp:finale_date gptkb:Estadio_Azteca
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:1972_Summer_Olympics
gptkbp:held_in October 1968
gptkbp:historical_event Athlete Activism
gptkbp:home_stadium gptkb:Palacio_de_los_Deportes
gptkb:Estadio_Olímpico_Universitario
gptkb:Estadio_Azteca
Not held
Campo de Hockey
gptkbp:hosted_by gptkb:Mexico_City
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1968 Summer Olympics
gptkbp:includes Track and Field Events
gptkbp:influenced Future Protests
gptkbp:involved_countries gptkb:112
gptkbp:is_a_venue_for gptkb:Palacio_de_los_Deportes
Not held
Campo Marte
Club de Tenis México
Piscina Olímpica
gptkbp:is_criticized_for Political Statements
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:Films
Books
gptkbp:is_featured_in Athletic Competitions
gptkbp:is_monitored_by Television Audience
gptkbp:is_organized_by gptkb:International_Olympic_Committee
gptkbp:launch_date October 12, 1968
1968-10-12
gptkbp:legacy Increased popularity of basketball
Impact on future Olympic Games
Increased awareness of civil rights issues
Cultural significance in sports history
Introduction of drug testing
Increased participation of Latin American countries in sports
gptkbp:location gptkb:Mexico_City
gptkbp:mascot gptkb:Pique
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Black_Power_salute
gptkbp:notable_performers Various Disciplines
gptkbp:notable_players gptkb:Cassius_Clay
gptkb:Kathy_Whitmire
gptkb:Tommy_Smith
gptkb:John_Carlos
gptkbp:number_of_teams 553
gptkbp:opening_ceremony gptkb:Estadio_Azteca
October 12, 1968
October 27, 1968
gptkbp:participants Over 100 Countries
gptkbp:sailing_event gptkb:Acapulco
gptkb:Xochimilco
gptkbp:significance gptkb:Cultural_Impact
Political Protest
First Olympics held in Latin America
gptkbp:significant_event gptkb:Black_Power_salute
Mexico City earthquake
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:beer
gptkb:Panasonic
gptkb:comic_book
gptkb:Embassy
gptkb:Omega_SA
gptkbp:sport gptkb:Mixed_Martial_Artist
gptkb:horse_race
gptkb:football_club
gptkb:sports_team
gptkb:Swimming
gptkb:Basketball_Player
gptkb:sports_event
gptkb:Fencing
gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkb:boxing_match
gptkb:railway_line
gptkb:park
gptkb:chess_match
Shooting
gptkbp:takes_place_in gptkb:Mexico_City
gptkbp:theme The Olympic Spirit