Denmark at the 1968 Summer Olympics
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| IOC code | DEN | ||||||||
| NOC | National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation of Denmark | ||||||||
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| Competitors | 64 (60 men and 4 women) in 11 sports | ||||||||
| Flag bearer | Erik Hansen | ||||||||
| Medals Ranked 22nd |
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Denmark competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 64 competitors, 60 men and 4 women, took part in 53 events in 11 sports.[1]
Medalists
Gold
- Gunnar Asmussen, Per Lyngemark, Reno Olsen and Mogens Jensen — Cycling, Men's team pursuit
Silver
- Niels Fredborg — Cycling, Men's 1000 metre time trial
- Mogens Jensen — Cycling, Men's individual pursuit
- Leif Mortensen — Cycling, Men's individual road race
- Aage Birch, Poul Richard Høj Jensen and Niels Markussen — Sailing, Men's Dragon class
Bronze
- Erik Hansen — Canoeing, Men's K-1 1000 metres
- Peter Christiansen and Ib Ivan Larsen — Rowing, Men's coxless pair
- Harry Jørgensen, Jørn Krab and Preben Krab — Rowing, Men's coxed Pair
Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Boxing
Main article: Boxing at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Canoeing
Main article: Canoeing at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Cycling
Main article: Cycling at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Thirteen cyclists represented Denmark in 1968.
Gymnastics
Main article: Gymnastics at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Modern pentathlon
Main article: Modern pentathlon at the 1968 Summer Olympics
One male pentathlete represented Denmark in 1968.
Men's Individual Competition:
- Jørn Steffensen – 4545 points (13th place)
Rowing
Main article: Rowing at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Sailing
Main article: Sailing at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Shooting
Main article: Shooting at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Six shooters, all men, represented Denmark in 1968.
Swimming
Main article: Swimming at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Wrestling
Main article: Wrestling at the 1968 Summer Olympics
References
- ↑ "Denmark at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
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