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The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, were held from 10 to 24 October 1964 in Tokyo, Japan. 5,151 athletes competed in 163 events at the first Olympic Games held in Asia.

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Two icons of Artistic Gymnastics faced off at Tokyo 1964. Vera Caslavska, from Czechoslovakia, and Larisa Latynina, from the Soviet Union. Both are considered all-time legends.

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Women’s Artistic Gymnastics at Tokyo 1964

Afer winning medals in shot put and discus throw in 1960, Tamara Press won both events at Tokyo 1964, becoming the second woman to achieve that feat in Olympic history.

Tamara PRESS

Tamara Press at Tokyo 1964

After winning silver in the 400m, Ann Packer decided to try her luck in the 800m, an event she wasn’t experienced in. The British athlete made history with an incredible comeback and upset the race favourites.

Ann Elizabeth PACKER

Ann Packer at Tokyo 1964

The host nation had a very successful run in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics at Tokyo 1964. The Japanese team, featuring Ono Takashi and Endo Yukio, won five golds on home soil.

Men’s Artistic Gymnastics at Tokyo 1964

Judo made its Olympic debut in its home country, Japan. But an expected athlete upset the hosts. The Dutch Anton Geesink won the Open category, with no weight limit.

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Judo at Tokyo 1964

Volleyball made its Olympic debut at Tokyo 1964. It was the first women’s team sport introduced at the Olympics. The hosts were favourites to win at home, and they won Olympic gold without losing any single game.

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Volleyball at Tokyo 1964

Bob Hayes’ display at Tokyo 1964 remains as one of the best ever performed by an Olympic sprinter. The American won the 100m and the 4 x 100m. Then, he retired from athletics and became an American football superstar.

Robert HAYES

Bob Hayes at Tokyo 1964

Dawn Fraser was considered the best female swimmer of all time. At Tokyo 1964, the Australian won her third consecutive gold in the 100m Freestyle, becoming the first swimmer to achieve this feat.

Dawn FRASER

Dawn Fraser at Tokyo 1964

American swimmer Don Schollander made history at Tokyo 1964 by becoming the first Olympic swimmer to win four golds at a single Olympic Games.

Donald Arthur SCHOLLANDER

Don Schollander at Tokyo 1964

Relive the 100m final at the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games where Bob Hayes won the Olympic gold

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In Tokyo in 1964, Larisa Latynina won her third Olympic team gold medal and a silver medal in the all-around event.

Larisa LATYNINA

Larisa Latynina's record - Artistic Gymnastics | Tokyo 1964 Highlights

The giant Dutchman Anton Geesink defeated Japanese national champion Kaminaga Akio in a convincing fashion to claim the gold medal in the open class.

Men's Open Weight Final - Judo | Tokyo 1964 Highlights

Vera Caslavska made her Olympic debut winning a silver medal in 1960, but it was four years later when she started to shine. At the Tokyo 1964 Games, Caslavska captured a total of 4 Olympic medals, three golds (all around, vault and balance beam) and a silver medal (team all around). In 1968, she went on to win gold in all around, vault, uneven bars and floor, becoming the only man or woman to win every individual Olympic title in gymnastics. Vera Caslavska (TCH) - Artistic Gymnastics - Japan 1964

Vera CASLAVSKA

Vera Caslavska Wins 4 Olympic Titles at Tokyo 1964

India won consecutive gold medals from 1928 to 1956 and then regain supremacy in 1964.

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India dominates men's hockey | Tokyo 1964

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