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Mexico at the 1968 Summer Olympics

Mexico at the
1968 Summer Olympics
Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg
IOC code MEX
NOC Mexican Olympic Committee
Website www.com.org.mx (Spanish)
in Mexico City
Competitors 275 (233 men and 42 women) in 20 sports
Flag bearer David Bárcena
Medals
Ranked 15th
Gold Silver Bronze Total
3 3 3 9
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)

Mexico was the host nation for the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. 275 competitors, 233 men and 42 women, took part in 146 events in 20 sports.

Mexico won a total of 9 medals (3 of each) which is to date the fewest number of medals won by a host nation at a Summer Olympics.

Twelve cyclists represented Mexico in 1968.

14 fencers, 9 men and 5 women, represented Mexico in 1968.

Three male pentathletes represented Mexico in 1968.

Eleven shooters, ten men and one woman, represented Mexico in 1968.


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