Summary of DOCUMENTAL. Historia del Estadio Olímpico

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The video documents the history of the Olympic Stadium, from its inception to the end of the Olympic games. It covers the stadium's importance in the social and sporting landscape of the 20th century, as well as its importance in the history of Argentine football. It also discusses the stadium's history of violence, including the 1968 Olympic games, when it was the site of riots and the assassination of revolutionary leader Che Guevara.

• 00:00:00 This documentary discusses the history of the Olympic stadium, which was built 50 years ago. The university had been spread throughout the city of Mexico City, but the youth of the university became interested in the streets of the first Neighborhood during the government of Miguel Ángel Alemán. This new project opened the way for the government to provide education in adequate conditions during the years of the New Deal. The project was designed by the architects Enrique del Moral and Mario PANI, and it included a number of academic, cultural, and sporting facilities in an area of about 2 million square feet. The project was approved by the president in 1940, and the engineer for Morality, Armando Garrido, explained that the plans and the large model were the work of a team of distinguished professors and students. This project was later used as a basis for the construction of the same project. The architect Carlos Lazo was appointed general manager of the project, and he supervised and modified some of the projects. In the end, he was happy to have completed the most important and university-related project during the term of the president of Mexico, Miguel
• 00:05:00 The documentary, "DOCUMENTAL. Historia del Estadio Olímpico", explains how the maqueta, or model, of the upcoming Olympic stadium has been developed and identifies its impressive features. The project is nearing completion, and will have a capacity of 110,000 spectators with parking for automobiles and all the latest advances. The stadium's design is based on traditional Mexican architecture, incorporating sports and education facilities into one structure. The first stone was laid on August 7, 1950, to take advantage of the geographical features of the site. Architect Augusto Perez Palacios designed a technical solution using which the university's sports stadium would acquire its distinctive mark. Instead of traditional column- and beam-based construction, the stadium is built using a traditional earth-and-stone method, similar to ancient pyramids. The project was completed with the help of traditionalist design principles, similar to those used in the construction of ancient Egyptian pyramids. The stadium's exterior is characterized by a sweeping viaduct, covered in a solid layer of concrete. From the viewing areas, spectators can enjoy a panoramic view of the city. The stadium also has several exterior access ramps and surrounding tunnels that allow fans easy access to the stadium without having to go
• 00:10:00 The new Olympic Stadium, which is located on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, was built suprisingly quickly and with very little noise. The architecture slowly rises or falls depending on the user, taking the ramps and suddenly the user is at the halfway point. Then, it gradually descends again. The stadium is designed to be lived in without any effort--all the stairs are based on these large, inclined planes that go up and down. It is communication-based, allowing the stadium to be desoccupied in just 20 minutes. The specialized sports chronicle benefited from the new stadium, which was built on the highest slope on the southeastern side of the university's main campus. A pabellón was built to house press and special guests, and its operational features made the university's arts center unique in its time. These innovations in 1100 52 were astonishing--the athletes were really amazed when they found out about all these requirements. Today, stadiums like the ones we have seen in recent world championships continue incorporating these types of innovations.
• 00:15:00 Diego Ribera's painting and sculpture of the Olympic Stadium was an impressive sight on its own, but the impact it had on architecture was nothing short of incredible. Nobody could have imagined the visual impact of the stadium as it is known today, with its massive stone walls. I personally believe that the intervention of Ribera was well worth the cost, as the building would have lost much of its aesthetic value if covered in Ribera's more sculptural painting. The frontis was completed in 1953, just days after the stadium's first soccer game, and was met with mixed reactions. Some saw it as precise, while others found the mural to be an insignificant afterthought. Ribera is a great artist, and his contribution to architecture is universally recognized. However, his work did not end there. Six years later, in October of 1959, the first football game was played at the Universidad de Cárdenas, also known as "The University of the Americas." The stadium's importance was immediately recognized, as it was the first time national sporting events were held in the city. The following year, the first game in the stadium's history was played between Pumas and Independiente. Despite the stadium's popularity
• 00:20:00 This video documents the history of the Olympic Stadium, which originally opened in 1914. It covers the stadium's importance in the social and sporting landscape of the 20th century, as well as its importance in the history of Argentine football. It also discusses the stadium's history of violence, including the 1968 Olympic games, when it was the site of riots and the assassination of revolutionary leader Che Guevara.
• 00:25:00 The video discusses the events leading up to the 1972 Mexican Olympic Games, which saw the military take control of the city's university and use it as a training camp for the athletes. The video then goes on to explain the events of October 2, 1972, which led to the Mexican athletes being evacuated from the games. The final days of the games were marked by extreme tension and instability, with Mexican athletes feeling separated from their families and friends and feeling fear for their safety. The US track and field team's black runner, Enriqueta Basilio, became an icon of the games when she won the 20km walk event. Later in the competition, Vladimir Golmichi of the Soviet Union became the first ever gold medalist in the event. Lastly, the video discusses the mass protest that took place against the US athletes after their victory in the 400m race.
• 00:30:00 The video documents the history of the Olympic Stadium, from its inception to the end of the Olympic games. The emotions experienced on October 2nd, the day of the stadium's closure, were moderated by the events of the next day, when the team of American athletes won the gold medal in the men's soccer tournament. 15 years later, in 1976-1977, the team of the "Pedregal School" (university's soccer team) won its first championship. The final game was played at the Olympic Stadium, and the team of "The Black Lizards" (a team from Guadalajara, Mexico) was defeated by the "Pumas" (university's soccer team). This event was very important to the fans of soccer, and they recognized the importance of the team's style of play and the team's status as champions. Several years later, in 1985, the team of "Universidad de Guadalajara" (a university in Mexico) won its second championship. This event was also important to the fans of soccer, as it signaled the team's return to its former glory. In 1991, with the help of players from many different countries, "Universidad de Guadalajara" won its third
• 00:35:00 Eight people died when a crowd of fans trying to get into an Olympic stadium ran into a restricted area. The tragedy highlighted the importance of good security at sporting events.
• 00:40:00 The Olympic Stadium has seen both amateur and professional sporting competitions take place within its walls, and has been a witness to many feats of athleticism. Its great magnitude lies in its ability to function both as a sporting arena and a university campus, as well as its aesthetic and social value that will always be in line with times.