Enriqueta Basilio Waving on Olympic Grounds
(Original Caption) Enriqueta Basilio, 20, will be the first woman in history to carry the Olympic torch on its last leg and ignite the Olympic flame for the 1968 October game in Mexico City. Enriqueta, Mexico's 80 meter hurdle record holder is shown here rehearsing.

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