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Canada at the 1968 Summer Olympics

Canada competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico, held from 12 to 27 October 1968 . 139 competitors, 111 men and 28 women, took part in 124 events in 14 sports. It is the inaugural Summer Olympics where the Canadian team marched under the new Maple Leaf flag. The youngest competitor for Canada was gymnast Theresa McDonnell who was 14 years old. The oldest competitor was equestrian Zoltan Sztehlo who was 46 years old.

Medallists

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Athletics

Women's javelin throw

Women's pentathlon

Women's 800 metres

Men's 100 metres

Men's 5000 metres

Men's marathon

Boxing

Canoeing

Cycling

Six cyclists represented Canada in 1968.

Individual road race
Team time trial
Sprint
1000m time trial

Diving

Equestrian

Jumping Individual- James Elder placed 6th out of 7 in the final

Jumping Team- James Elder, James Day and Thomas Gayford.

Fencing

Five fencers, four men and one woman, represented Canada in 1968.

Men's foil
Men's team foil
Men's épée
Men's team épée
Men's sabre
Women's foil

Gymnastics

Rowing

There were seven rowing events for men only and Canada entered four boats. In the eight, John Richardson in seat 5 was replaced with Daryl Sturdy in the B final.

Sailing

Shooting

Ten shooters, all male, represented Canada in 1968.

25 m pistol
50 m pistol
50 m rifle, three positions
50 m rifle, prone
Trap
Skeet

Swimming

Weightlifting

Light Heavyweight

Wrestling

References