Multiple choice

Dawn did not compete in the 1968 Mexico City Olympics because

  1. she had retired

  2. she was injured

  3. she was banned for taking drugs at the Tokyo Olympics

  4. she was banned for stealing a flag at the Tokyo Olympics
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dawn Fraser was banned for 10 years by the Australian Swimming Union after she was accused of stealing an Olympic flag from the Emperor's Palace during the 1964 Tokyo Games. Although she denied the theft and the ban was later shortened, it effectively ended her competitive career, preventing her from competing in the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.

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