Norma Enriqueta Basilio de Sotelo
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Norma Enriqueta Basilio from the Mexican state of Baja California, often called "Queta Basilio", made history by being the very first woman ever to light the Olympic Cauldron. She was the last one who carried the flame during the 19th Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City on 12 October 1968.
She was a national athletics champion in 80 mts hurdles. She was considered in her times as the best female athlete. She also carried the Olympic torch during the Athens 2004 relay in Mexico City.
Nowadays, she plays very important roles in Mexican politics and sports.
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- The Mexican Legislative Branch Official Website
- Sánchez Hidalgo, "Nuestros Juegos México 68", Published by "Comité Olímpico Mexicano" (Mexican Olympic Committee). 2003
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| Preceded by Yoshinori Sakai Tokyo 1964 |
Final Summer Olympic Torchbearer Enriqueta Basilio Mexico City 1968 |
Succeeded by Günther Zahn Munich 1972 |
