Title:
Mexico City 1968
Description:
Olympic Games Mexico City 1968 Participation Medal
Front: Olympic sport pictograms divided by Mexico '68 Olympic emblem.
Back: Legend: "Juegos De La XIX Olimpiada" between two parallel lines.
Medals presented in plastic pouch.
Designer: Lance Wyman
Front: Olympic sport pictograms divided by Mexico '68 Olympic emblem.
Back: Legend: "Juegos De La XIX Olimpiada" between two parallel lines.
Medals presented in plastic pouch.
Designer: Lance Wyman
Fun fact(s):
Designer Lance Wyman has been described as a rock star of graphic arts. He not only designed the participation medals for the Mexico City 1968 Games, but also collaborated with Eduardo Terrazas in the development of the entire design campaign for the Games.
More Info:
Participation medals were made from copper and given to athletes and officials.
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Front of Mexico City 1968 participation medal
Back of Mexico City 1968 participation medal
Front of Mexico City 1968 participation medal
Back of Mexico City 1968 participation medal