1968: Linda Metheny 2 USA Women's Gymnastics Balance Beam Olympic Performance

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Year1968
Decade1960s
LocationMexico City, Mexico
Duration43s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Linda Metheny 2 USA Women's Gymnastics Balance Beam... — Clip Details

1968: Linda Metheny of the USA competes on the balance beam at the Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City. This vintage 8mm footage captures her graceful routine, showcasing her athletic skill, precision, and confidence during a high-pressure Olympic performance. The clip highlights her backbends, splits, and dismount, reflecting the tradition of elite gymnastics in the 1960s. Her poised and energetic display embodies the spirit of competition and national pride. The grainy, authentic film quality adds to the nostalgic charm of this historic Olympic moment.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 43s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 63421818

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1450 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label: olympics
Reel-level year note: 1968
Reel-level location note: mexico city
Date: 1968 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Mexico City, Mexico Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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