Norway at the 1968 Summer Olympics
| Norway at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |||||||||
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| IOC code | NOR | ||||||||
| NOC | Norwegian Olympic Committee and Confederation of Sports | ||||||||
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| in Mexico City | |||||||||
| Competitors | 46 in 11 sports | ||||||||
| Flag bearer | Berit Berthelsen (athletics) | ||||||||
| Medals Ranked 25th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |||||||||
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| 1906 Intercalated Games | |||||||||
Norway competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. 46 competitors, 38 men and 8 women, took part in 36 events in 11 sports.[1]
Medalists
Gold
- Egil Søby, Steinar Amundsen, Tore Berger, and Jan Johansen — Canoeing, Men's K4 1,000m Kayak Fours
Silver
- Peder Lunde, jr. and Per Olav Wiken — Sailing, Men's Star Team Competition
Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Men's 1500 metres
- Heat — 3:47.50 min (→ advanced to the semi final)
- Semi final — 3:55.32 min (→ did not advance)
Men's 3000 metres steeplechase
- Heat — 9:07.31 min (→ advanced to the final)
- Final — 9:09.98 min (→ 8th place)
Men's 110 metres hurdles
- Heat — 14.08 s (→ advanced to the semi final)
- Semi final — 14.04 s (→ did not advance)
Women's high jump
- Qualification — 1.60 m (→ did not advance)
Women's long jump
- Qualification — 6.48 m (→ advanced to the final)
- Final — 6.40 m (→ 7th place)
Women's pentathlon
- Berit Berthelsen — 4649 pts (→ 18th place)
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
Six cyclists represented Norway in 1968.
Fencing
Main article: Fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Gymnastics
Main article: Gymnastics at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Sailing
Main article: Sailing at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Shooting
Main article: Shooting at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Four shooters, all men, represented Norway in 1968.
Swimming
Main article: Swimming at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Weightlifting
Main article: Weightlifting at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Wrestling
Main article: Wrestling at the 1968 Summer Olympics
References
- ↑ "Norway at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
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