Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:event
|
| gptkbp:broadcasts |
television coverage worldwide
|
| gptkbp:closing_ceremony |
80,000
October 27, 1968 |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for future athletes
Influence on art and music Documentaries and films made |
| gptkbp:event_duration |
16 days
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Increased media coverage of the Olympics
Impact on future Olympic Games organization Political tensions during the Cold War First Olympics held at high altitude First Olympics with drug testing |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mexico City 1968
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:first_Olympics_held_in_Latin_America
increased awareness of social issues introduction of new sports |
| gptkbp:mascot |
gptkb:Pique
|
| gptkbp:medal |
Gold, Silver, Bronze
|
| gptkbp:notable_athletes |
gptkb:Mark_Spitz
gptkb:Cassius_Clay gptkb:Tommy_Smith gptkb:John_Carlos |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
World records set
Olympic records set First time basketball was included as an Olympic sport First time modern pentathlon was included as an Olympic sport First time judo was included as an Olympic sport First time women's events included in athletics First time handball was included as an Olympic sport First time synchronized swimming was included as an Olympic sport First time volleyball was included as an Olympic sport First time football was included as an Olympic sport |
| gptkbp:number_of_players |
553
|
| gptkbp:opening_ceremony |
October 12, 1968
100,000 Unity and peace Cultural heritage of Mexico |
| gptkbp:participating_nations |
gptkb:112
|
| gptkbp:security |
Terrorism threats
Political protests |
| gptkbp:significant_event |
gptkb:Black_Power_salute
Mexico City earthquake Mark Spitz winning seven gold medals |
| gptkbp:song |
gptkb:The_Olympic_Anthem
|
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:International_Olympic_Committee
|
| gptkbp:takes_place_in |
gptkb:Mexico_City
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:Olympic_Games
|
| gptkbp:venue |
gptkb:Palacio_de_los_Deportes
gptkb:Estadio_Azteca |
| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1968
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:München_1972
gptkb:Swiss_Olympic_Team |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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