East Germany at the 1968 Summer Olympics
| East Germany at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
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| IOC code | GDR | ||||||||
| NOC | National Olympic Committee of the GDR | ||||||||
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| Competitors | 226 in 18 sports | ||||||||
| Flag bearer | Karin Balzer | ||||||||
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Medals Ranked 5th |
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 Germany (1896–1936, 1992–) United Team of Germany (1956–1964) |
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Athletes from East Germany (German Democratic Republic) competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 226 competitors, 186 men and 40 women, took part in 124 events in 18 sports. It was the first time that West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) and East Germany had sent separate teams to the Summer Olympic Games.
Ten cyclists represented East Germany in 1968.
Four fencers, all men, represented East Germany in 1968.
Fourteen male field hockey players competed in 1968, when the East German team finished in 11th place.
Three male pentathlete represented East Germany in 1968.
Nine shooters, all men, represented East Germany in 1968. Harald Vollmar won bronze in the 50 m pistol and Kurt Czekalla won bronze in the trap.
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