The 1968 Summer Olympics were held in Mexico City, Mexico. Many of the swimmers' autographs from these Olympics are found below.
Lynn Vidali - United States
Lynn Vidali set the World Record for the 200 meter Individual Medley in July of 1966, shortly after turning 14 years old. She continued to have success for many years to come. She won the 1968 400 meter Individual Medley Silver medal, then came back in 1972 to win the 200 meter Individual Medley Bronze medal.
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Jane Barkman - United States
Jane Barkman was a 17 year old swimming star of the 1968 Olympics. She helped complete an American medal sweep of the 200 meter freestyle event, and was a Gold Medal winner on the 4 x 100 meter relay. She won another Gold Medal in 1972 as part of the relay as well.
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Andrea Gyarmati - Hungary
Member of International Swimming Hall of Fame Andrea Gyarmati was the daughter of Olympic swimming legend Eva Szekely and Water Polo player Dezso Gyarmati. Andrea followed their success with a birth on the 1968 Olympic team, and then individual Silver and Bronze medals in the 1972 Olympics. She also claimed five European and World Championship medals in backstroke and butterfly, plus set two World Records.
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