Finland competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 66 competitors, 60 men and 6 women, took part in 61 events in 13 sports.[1]
Finland at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | FIN |
NOC | Finnish Olympic Committee |
Website | sport |
in Mexico City | |
Competitors | 66 (60 men and 6 women) in 13 sports |
Flag bearer | Pentti Linnosvuo |
Medals Ranked 24th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
Medalists edit
Gold edit
- Kaarlo Kangasniemi — Weightlifting, Men's Middle Heavyweight
Silver edit
- Jorma Kinnunen — Athletics, Men's Javelin Throw
- Olli Laiho — Gymnastics, Men's Pommeled Horse
Bronze edit
- Arto Nilsson — Boxing, Men's Light Welterweight
Athletics edit
Boxing edit
Canoeing edit
Cycling edit
Four cyclists represented Finland in 1968.
Diving edit
Gymnastics edit
Modern pentathlon edit
Three male pentathletes represented Finland in 1968.
Individual:
- Seppo Aho - 4497 points (18th place)
- Martti Ketelä - 4446 points (20th place)
- Jorma Hotanen - 4231 points (34th place)
Team:
- Aho, Ketelä, and Hotanen - 13238 points (5th place)
Rowing edit
Sailing edit
Shooting edit
Nine shooters, all men, represented Finland in 1968.
Swimming edit
Weightlifting edit
Wrestling edit
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Finland at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2014.