Description: Description: 1968 OLYMPIC GAMES MEXICO Original Collectible DDR EAST GERMANYPlastic Pin Badge 1968 Summer Olympics The 1968 Summer Olympics (Spanish: Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1968), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad, were aninternational multi-sport event held in Mexico City, Mexico, in October 1968.These were the first Olympic Games to be staged in Latin America and the first to be staged in a Spanish-speaking country. They were also the third Games to be held in autumn, after the 1956 Games in Melbourne and the1964 Games in Tokyo. The Mexican Student Movement of 1968 happened concurrently and the Olympic Games were correlated to the government's repression.Games of the XIX OlympiadHost cityMexico City, MexicoNations participating112Athletes participating5,516 (4,735 men, 781 women)Events172 in 18 sportsOpening ceremonyOctober 12Closing ceremony27 OctoberOfficially opened byPresident Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Pedro Ramírez VázquezAthlete's OathPablo GarridoOlympic TorchNorma Enriqueta Basilio de SoteloStadiumEstadio Olímpico UniversitarioMarita Lange (born June 22, 1943 in Halle) is a former athlete from East Germany, who won the silver medal behind team mate Margitta Gummel in the shot put event at the 1968 Summer Olympics held in Mexico City, Mexico.East Germany at the 1968 Summer OlympicsAthletes from East Germany (German Democratic Republic) competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 226 competitors, 186 men and 40 women, took part in 124 events in 18 sports.[1] It was the first time that West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) and East Germany had sent separate teams to the Summer Olympic Games.East Germany at the Olympic Games Flag of Germany superimposed with the Olympic ringsIOC code GDRNOCNational Olympic Committee of the GDRAt the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico CityCompetitors226 in 18 sportsFlag bearerKarin BalzerMedals Rank: 5Gold 9Silver 9Bronze 7Total 25Eventual bronze medallist Wolfgang Nordwig led the qualifying round alongside John Pennel. This Pin Badge Button is in very good condition. SOUVENIR - VERY OLD/VERY NICEHelga Lindner, silver medallist in the women's 200m butterfly SHIPPING AND HANDLING: FREE SHIPPIING!!!!!!!!!!!!! Worldwide Shipping COMBINE SHIPPING: Combined shipment can save your money, please contact us to reduce the shipping fee before your payment. Courier service is available on request. Additional charges will be on your account. We will not be responsible for packages lost/ damage in the mail. PLEASE READ & UNDERSTAND OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE BIDDING. Accept payment with only. If you won more than one lot, please pay the total in one payment. You have to arrange a payment in 3 days. RETURN POLICY Returns are only accepted if the item description does not match the item received. Buyer is responsible for all shipping charges. CUSTOMER SERVICE If you have any problem or question, please tell us any time you like. We will try our best to solve the problem and give you a satisfy answer. Thank you for looking and for bidding. Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 34.5 USD
Location: GLIFADA, ATTIKIS
End Time: 2024-10-03T15:02:56.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Gender: Men
Size: One Size
Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece
Product: Pin, Button
Capacity: VOULA ATTIKIS
Color: blue light
Sport: Olympics
Team: DDR
Brand: NOC
Event: Mexico 1968
