Artefacts

Mexico 1968, commemorative diploma awarded to Sergio OTTOLINA (ITA).

Physical description

On the background there are the Olympic Rings drawn with the Games's pictograms. Diploma signed by the IOC President Avery Brundage and by Pedro Ramirez Vazquez, Chairman of the Organising Committee. Caption: ""El comite organizador de los juegos de la XIX Olimpiada otorga diploma a Sergio Ottolina de Italia por su participacion como Athleta en la competencia de Atletismo". The Games' emblem on the bottom. Covered with plastics by the athlete (?).

Created

Created: Lance WYMAN (1937)Created: Jan STORNFELD

Used

Used: Sergio OTTOLINA

Materials

paper, plastic

Colors

brown

Dimension

31 x 31 cm

Type of item

Archives and Documents -> diploma -> participation diploma

Reference number

237941

Keywords

Athlete Mexico 1968, Olympic Games Italy emblem Pictogram Olympic symbol

Notes

Mexico City 1968, shoes, vest and commemorative diploma and medal belonging to Sergio OTTOLINA (ITA). Sergio Ottolina competed in the 1964 and 1968 Summer Games, in five individual and team sprint events. His shoes have four spikes and a small heel. 400m runners can use sprint shoes or shoes with slight heels depending on their running style. Those who land on the front of their foot opt for sprint shoes, but those who land on their heel prefer shoes with more of a raised heel. Purchased at auction