1960 Summer Olympics
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The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad and commonly known as Rome 1960, were an international multi-sport event held from 25 August to 11 September 1960 in Rome,
The Olympic Torch of Rome 1960
Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia wins the marathon barefooted
Opening Ceremony in 1960 Summer Olympics in Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy
1964 Summer Olympics
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The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XVIII Olympiad and commonly known as Tokyo 1964, were an international multi-sport event held from 10 to 24 October 1964 in Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo ha
1960 Summer Olympics
…Games, having beaten Brussels, Mexico City, Tokyo, Detroit, Budapest and finally Lausanne. Tokyo and Mexico City would subsequently host the proceeding 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics respectively. Toronto was initially interested in the bidding, but was automatically removed from consideration when it failed…
Yoshinori Sakai running toward the Olympic cauldron.
Marathon winner Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia
Competitor medal awarded to Irish yachtsman Eddie Kelliher at the games
Yoyogi National Gymnasium, designed by Kenzo Tange