In what year were the Olympics held in Mexico City?

In what year were the Olympics held in Mexico City?

• A. 1964
• B. 1968
• C. 1972
• D. 1980

Answer: (B)

Mexico City hosted the Summer Olympics in 1968. That edition is memorable for taking place at a high altitude, which affected athletic performances and helped produce standout moments like Bob Beamon’s world-record long jump. It also featured a powerful political moment with athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos making a Black Power gesture on the podium, highlighting cultural and social currents of the time. The other years listed correspond to different host cities and years—1964 was Tokyo, 1972 was Munich, and 1980 was Moscow—so they don’t fit Mexico City.

Mexico City hosted the Summer Olympics in 1968. That edition is memorable for taking place at a high altitude, which affected athletic performances and helped produce standout moments like Bob Beamon’s world-record long jump. It also featured a powerful political moment with athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos making a Black Power gesture on the podium, highlighting cultural and social currents of the time. The other years listed correspond to different host cities and years—1964 was Tokyo, 1972 was Munich, and 1980 was Moscow—so they don’t fit Mexico City.