Universitary Olympic Stadium, Olympic stadium in Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico.
The Universitary Olympic Stadium is an Olympic stadium on the grounds of Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico. The tiered concrete structure includes an athletics area with multiple lanes and a central grass field for football matches.
Augusto Pérez Palacios designed the facility in the early 1950s as part of the university city expansion. The stadium became the main stage for the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City.
The stadium name honors the connection between academic education and athletic achievement within the autonomous university. Students and visitors use the facility today for major football matches, track events, and graduation ceremonies.
The facility sits in the northern part of the university campus with access through several entrance gates. Guided tours take place on selected days when no events are running.
Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists during the 1968 medal ceremony in a gesture for civil rights. This moment became one of the most recognizable images in Olympic history.
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