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Winner's medal issued for women's volleyball at the Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 60 mm, 125 gm, originally designed by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front is inscribed, "XIX Olimpiada Mexico 1968," and features a 'Seated Victory' with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse depicts a victorious athlete with a palm branch being carried by several jubilant athletes. A small plaque attached to the top of the medal bears the volleyball pictogram of a ball and net, engraved "Femenil [Women's]" on the reverse, suspended from the original orange ribbon. The medal retains only traces of the gold plating, typical of the issue.
The Soviet Union’s women’s volleyball team won the gold medal at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, solidifying their position as a powerhouse in the sport. They defeated Japan, who had previously taken gold in 1964, in a thrilling final that showcased the Soviets' strategic teamwork and athletic precision. This victory not only underscored the Soviet Union's strength on the global stage but also contributed to the growing popularity of women's volleyball, which had debuted as an Olympic sport in 1964.
