Olympic gold medal won for Men's 100m dash awarded to Jim Hines

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The 1968 Olympic gold medal for the Men's 100m dash awarded to Jim Hines, with original green ribbon. The medal is made of sterling silver plated with solid gold. The obverse depicts Victory holding palm fronds in one hand and a laurel wreath crown in the other. Raised lettering reads [XIX Olympiada Mexico 1968]. The reverse depicts an Olympian celebrating victory by being carried on the shoulders of his teammates. A hanging ring at the top of the medal is fastened to a square pendant with a slot ring where the green neck ribbon attaches. The square pendant has an image of a raised foot wearing running cleats. The reverse is inscribed [100mts. planos varonil].

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