Silver Medal, Olympic Games Mexico City 1968

3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum

Currently on view at 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum

Title:: Silver Medal, Olympic Games Mexico City 1968

Designer:: Giuseppe Cassioli, Lance Wyman, Pedro R. Vázquez, Eduardo Terrazas

Date:: 1968
Period:: 20th century CE

Material:: Metal, Textile
Dimensions:: 9.5 × 6 × .5 cm

Awarded to second–place finishers at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, this silver medal commemorates athletic excellence at one of the most memorable editions of the modern Olympics. The medal reflects the distinctive design language of the Games and stands as a symbol of achievement, dedication and international competition.