1968 Mexico City Olympics Trivia

Every 1968 Mexico City Olympics trivia quiz on PopQ: 3 quizzes in Olympics. Sample questions and answers below, with a new selection each week.

Sample 1968 Mexico City Olympics questions and answers

  1. Which nation won the most gold medals at the 1968 Summer Olympics?

    Answer: United States

    From 1968 Bob Beamon Long Jump World Record

  2. What song was playing during the medal ceremony protest?

    Answer: The Star-Spangled Banner

    From 1968 Black Power Salute Protest

  3. Fosbury's win gave the United States which numbered victory in this event?

    Answer: 12th

    From 1968 Fosbury Flop High Jump Debut

  4. What was notable about the track surface used at the 1968 Olympics?

    Answer: All-weather track

    From 1968 Bob Beamon Long Jump World Record

  5. Which event's medal ceremony featured the protest gesture?

    Answer: Men's 200 metres

    From 1968 Black Power Salute Protest

  6. How many nations competed in the men's high jump in Mexico City?

    Answer: 25

    From 1968 Fosbury Flop High Jump Debut

  7. In what city were the 1968 Summer Olympics held?

    Answer: Mexico City

    From 1968 Bob Beamon Long Jump World Record

  8. How has the demonstration often been described in modern Olympic history?

    Answer: An overtly political statement

    From 1968 Black Power Salute Protest

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