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New Zealand at the 1968 Summer Olympics

New Zealand at the
1968 Summer Olympics
Flag of New Zealand.svg
IOC code NZL
NOC New Zealand Olympic Committee
Website www.olympic.org.nz
in Mexico City
Competitors 52 (47 men, 5 women) in 8 sports
Flag bearer Don Oliver (weightlifting)
Medals
Ranked 27th
Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 0 2 3
Officials 16
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
Other related appearances
 Australasia (1908 · 1912)

New Zealand competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 52 competitors, 47 men and 5 women, took part in 26 events in 8 sports.

Men's 3.000m steeplechase

Men's marathon

Men's discus throw:

Five cyclists represented New Zealand in 1968.

Men's Team Competition:

In 1968, New Zealand entered boats in two of the seven events: men's coxed four and men's coxed eight. The competition was for men only; women would first row at the 1976 Summer Olympics.

Two male shooters represented New Zealand in 1968 with Ian Ballinger winning a bronze medal.


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