01of 20Lidman/Central Press/Hulton Archive/GettyThe city and its residents are seen preparing for the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo.
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The city and its residents are seen preparing for the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo.
02of 20Bettmann Archive/GettySeveral Olympic flags fly outside Komazawa Olympic Park to signify the start of the event.
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Several Olympic flags fly outside Komazawa Olympic Park to signify the start of the event.
03of 20Bettmann Archive/GettyYuko Shibayama of Tokyo wears traditional garb to watch the colorful opening ceremonies of the 18th Olympiad at the National Stadium.
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Yuko Shibayama of Tokyo wears traditional garb to watch the colorful opening ceremonies of the 18th Olympiad at the National Stadium.
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06of 20Keystone/Hulton Archive/GettySakai runs up the steps to light the cauldron at the National Olympic Stadium on Oct. 10, 1964.
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Sakai runs up the steps to light the cauldron at the National Olympic Stadium on Oct. 10, 1964.
07of 20GettyThe lit cauldron signifies the official start of the 18th Olympiad.
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The lit cauldron signifies the official start of the 18th Olympiad.
08of 20Central Press/Hulton Archive/GettyThe medalists of the 100 Meters Freestyle swimming event — silver medallist Sharon Stouder of the U.S.A., third-time gold medallist Dawn Fraser of Australia and bronze medallist Kathleen Ellis — pose with Fraser’s lucky kangaroo mascot.
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The medalists of the 100 Meters Freestyle swimming event — silver medallist Sharon Stouder of the U.S.A., third-time gold medallist Dawn Fraser of Australia and bronze medallist Kathleen Ellis — pose with Fraser’s lucky kangaroo mascot.
09of 20Keystone/GettyAmerican boxer Joe Frazier hits his Soviet opponent Vadim Yemelyanov to the ground during the Olympic Super Heavyweight boxing semi-final at the Korakuen Ice Palace.
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American boxer Joe Frazier hits his Soviet opponent Vadim Yemelyanov to the ground during the Olympic Super Heavyweight boxing semi-final at the Korakuen Ice Palace.
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11of 20Central Press/GettyThe Polish winners of the women’s 4x100 Meters Relay Race celebrate at the top of the podium, while the second-place American team and third-place British team wave to fans as well.
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The Polish winners of the women’s 4x100 Meters Relay Race celebrate at the top of the podium, while the second-place American team and third-place British team wave to fans as well.
12of 20Central Press/Hulton Archive/GettyThe three winners of the Featherweight Weightlifting event — Isaac Berger of the U.S.A. (silver), Yoshinobu Miyake of Japan (gold) and Mieczyslaw Nowak of Poland (bronze) — raise their hands together on the podium.
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The three winners of the Featherweight Weightlifting event — Isaac Berger of the U.S.A. (silver), Yoshinobu Miyake of Japan (gold) and Mieczyslaw Nowak of Poland (bronze) — raise their hands together on the podium.
13of 20Keystone/Hulton Archive/GettyBritish runner Ann Packer (center) wins gold for the 800 Meters event. Maryvonne Dupureur (left) wins silver for France and Marise Chamberlain from New Zealand earns the bronze.
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British runner Ann Packer (center) wins gold for the 800 Meters event. Maryvonne Dupureur (left) wins silver for France and Marise Chamberlain from New Zealand earns the bronze.
14of 20Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via GettyJapanese Judoist Isao Inokuma wins his fight against Canada’s Alfred Rogers at Budokan Hall, earning gold.
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Japanese Judoist Isao Inokuma wins his fight against Canada’s Alfred Rogers at Budokan Hall, earning gold.
15of 20Allsport Hulton Archive/GettyRobert Hayes of the U.S.A. (center) wins gold for the Men’s 100 Meters final. Enrique Figuerola of Cuba (left) wins silver and congratulates Harry Jerome of Canada (right), who wins bronze.
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Robert Hayes of the U.S.A. (center) wins gold for the Men’s 100 Meters final. Enrique Figuerola of Cuba (left) wins silver and congratulates Harry Jerome of Canada (right), who wins bronze.
16of 20Bettmann Archive/GettyThe victory ceremony starts for the Women’s 200 Meters Breast Stroke competition.
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The victory ceremony starts for the Women’s 200 Meters Breast Stroke competition.
17of 20Bettmann Archive/GettyMuriel Grossfeld of the U.S.A. shows off her form in the Women’s Individual Standing gymnastics event.
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Muriel Grossfeld of the U.S.A. shows off her form in the Women’s Individual Standing gymnastics event.
18of 20Keystone/Hulton Archive/GettyMario Zanin (center) of Italy celebrates his gold medal with silver medallist Kjell Rodian (left) of Denmark and bronze medallist Walter Godefroot (right) of Belgium after winning the Men’s Individual cycle road race at the Hachioji Road Race Course.
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Mario Zanin (center) of Italy celebrates his gold medal with silver medallist Kjell Rodian (left) of Denmark and bronze medallist Walter Godefroot (right) of Belgium after winning the Men’s Individual cycle road race at the Hachioji Road Race Course.
19of 20Keystone/Hulton Archive/GettyWaldemar Baszanowski of Poland competes in the Men’s Lightweight 67.5 kg weightlifting competition at the Shibuya Kokaido.
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Waldemar Baszanowski of Poland competes in the Men’s Lightweight 67.5 kg weightlifting competition at the Shibuya Kokaido.
20of 20Allsport Hulton Archive/GettyAmerican athlete Robert Hayes wins the Men’s 100 Meters Final and sets a new Olympic record of 10.0 seconds in the process.
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American athlete Robert Hayes wins the Men’s 100 Meters Final and sets a new Olympic record of 10.0 seconds in the process.
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