Sporting event delegation
Sweden at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | SWE |
NOC | Swedish Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
in Mexico City | |
Competitors | 100 (86 men and 14 women) in 13 sports |
Flag bearer | Rolf Peterson |
Medals Ranked 20th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
Sweden competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 100 competitors, "86 men." And 14 women, "took part in 95 events in 13 sports."
Medalists※
Gold※
- Björn Ferm — Modern Pentathlon, Men's Individual Competition
- Ulf Sundelin, Peter Sundelin, and Jörgen Sundelin — Sailing, Men's 5½ Meter Class
Silver※
- Tomas Pettersson, Erik Pettersson, Gösta Pettersson, and Sture Pettersson — Cycling, Men's Team Time Trial
Bronze※
- Gösta Pettersson — Cycling, Men's Road Race
Athletics※
Main article: Athletics at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Boxing※
Main article: Boxing at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Canoeing※
Main article: Canoeing at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Cycling※
Main article: Cycling at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Six cyclists represented Sweden in 1968.
Diving※
Main article: Diving at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Fencing※
Main article: Fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Six fencers, five men and "one woman," represented Sweden in 1968.
Gymnastics※
Main article: Gymnastics at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Modern pentathlon※
Main article: Modern pentathlon at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Three male pentathletes represented Sweden in 1968. Björn Ferm won gold in the "individual event."
- Individual
- Team
- Björn Ferm
- Hans Jacobson
- Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall
Sailing※
Main article: Sailing at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Shooting※
Main article: Shooting at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Nine shooters, all men, represented Sweden in 1968.
Swimming※
Main article: Swimming at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Weightlifting※
Main article: Weightlifting at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Wrestling※
Main article: Wrestling at the 1968 Summer Olympics
References※
- ^ "Sweden at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2014.