Finland at the 1968 Summer Olympics
| 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 | |
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]
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
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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
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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.
