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Sell Your 1968 Olympics Torch Mexico City

The Mexico City Summer Olympics of 1968 united over 5,500 athletes from 112 nations and is remembered for being controversial due to the high altitude of the city. The altitude of nearly 7,400 feet above sea level posed a problem for endurance events, but was beneficial for some and several new records resulted from taking place in the thinner air.

The route of the 1968 Summer Olympics Torch Relay honored the relationship between the Mediterranean and American nations and followed the first route of Christopher Columbus’s first voyage. The final torchbearer was hurdler Enriqueta Basilio, who made history as the first female athlete to light the Olympic cauldron.

We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions sold a torch from the 1968 Mexico City Olympics for $2,269. Please see details below:

Olympic Torch From the 1968 Olympic Games Held in Mexico City

Olympic relay torch used in the 1968 Summer Olympics. The Torch Relay tradition began in 1928, and transports a spark from the parent flame in Olympia, Greece to the host city in time for the opening ceremonies, in this case Mexico City. Manufactured by Producios Victor S.A. and designed by M. Villazon, torch features a circular design of silver doves at top with a wood handle. Majority of torch is made of black aluminum, with ”Mexico” label at bottom. Measures 20.75” long and 4.25” at its widest point at top. Weighs 1 lb. 12 oz., or 799 g. Light wear and foil at bottom starting to peel off, overall very good condition. Sold for $2,269.

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Silver Medal From the 1912 Summer Olympics, Held in Stockholm, Sweden

Silver medal from the V Olympiad, won at the Olympic games in Stockholm, Sweden in 1912. Obverse of medal bears a relief of two female figures, placing a crown atop an athlete; the reverse is a relief of a herald proclaiming “Ling”, the founder of the Swedish gym system, with “Olympiska / Spelen / Stockholm 1912” written around edge. Housed in original red box, with “II Pris” and the Olympic logo stamped in gold to lid. Medal measures 1.4″ or 33 mm in diameter. Weighs 18.4 g or 0.65 oz. Discoloration to box and some tarnishing to medal. Very good condition overall. Sold for $4,200.

Olympic Torch From the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Games — Inscribed With Olympic Motto

Olympic Torch from the 1984 Los Angeles summer games, inscribed with the Olympic motto: ”Citius, Altius, Fortius” (Faster, Deeper, More). These games are best remembered for Carl Lewis winning four gold medals and Mary Lou Retton becoming an American sensation by capturing the gymnastics all-around competition. Torch is constructed of spun aluminum with an antique brass finish and light grey leather handle. Wrapped around the top bowl along with three brass bands, is an image of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, where track and field events were held. The center band reads: ”Games of the XXXIIIrd Olympiad / Los Angeles 1984”. Metal which caps the end of the handle bears an LAOOC 1983 copyright stamp and is also marked ”Turner Ind., Inc. / Irwindale, CA.” Torch burns wind-resistant propane lasting up to 50 minutes. Measures 22” and weighs two pounds, four ounces. From the Ken Kragen Collection. Light dings to upper portion and light wear to leather, else fine. Sold for $3,049.

Olympic Torch From the 1988 Olympic Games Held in Seoul, South Korea

Olympic torch from the 1988 Olympic Torch Relay. The Torch Relay tradition was begun in 1928, where a spark from the parent flame in Olympia, Greece ignites the torch that begins the Relay, ending in the host city in time for the opening ceremonies, in this case Seoul on 17 September 1988. Gold torch contains handle with brown leather grip and maroon handle guard with “Games of The XXIVth Olympiad Seoul 1988” and Korean characters written in gold raised lettering. Bowl portion features black and gold engraving of two dragons, symbolizing the unity between the East and West, and with the red, blue and yellow “Seoul 1988″ Olympic logo to bottom portion of the bowl. Measures 20″ long with bowl measuring 4” in diameter. Near fine condition. Sold for $2,294.

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