Sweden at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Appearance
Sweden at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | SWE |
NOC | Swedish Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
in Mexico City | |
Competitors | 100 (86 men and 14 women) in 13 sports |
Flag bearer | Rolf Peterson |
Medals Ranked 20th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
Sweden competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 100 competitors, 86 men and 14 women, took part in 95 events in 13 sports.[1]
Medalists[edit]
Gold[edit]
- Björn Ferm — Modern Pentathlon, Men's Individual Competition
- Ulf Sundelin, Peter Sundelin, and Jörgen Sundelin — Sailing, Men's 5½ Meter Class
Silver[edit]
- Tomas Pettersson, Erik Pettersson, Gösta Pettersson, and Sture Pettersson — Cycling, Men's Team Time Trial
Bronze[edit]
- Gösta Pettersson — Cycling, Men's Road Race
Athletics[edit]
Boxing[edit]
Canoeing[edit]
Cycling[edit]
Six cyclists represented Sweden in 1968.
Diving[edit]
Fencing[edit]
Six fencers, five men and one woman, represented Sweden in 1968.
Gymnastics[edit]
Modern pentathlon[edit]
Three male pentathletes represented Sweden in 1968. Björn Ferm won gold in the individual event.
- Individual
- Team
- Björn Ferm
- Hans Jacobson
- Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall
Sailing[edit]
Shooting[edit]
Nine shooters, all men, represented Sweden in 1968.
Swimming[edit]
Weightlifting[edit]
Wrestling[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Sweden at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2014.