Zimbabwe 1980 Olympic Games, Moscow - High Jump

Zimbabwe · 1980 · 16c

This stamp commemorates the 1980 Summer Olympic Games held in Moscow. The design features a dynamic illustration of an athlete performing the high jump, capturing the peak of their athletic effort. It is part of a set issued by Zimbabwe to celebrate its participation in the international sporting event.

Issued in 1980, this stamp marks Zimbabwe's first Olympic appearance under its new name, following the end of white minority rule and the country's internationally recognized independence in April of that year.