Australia at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | AUS |
NOC | Australian Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
in Mexico City | |
Competitors | 128 (104 men, 24 women) in 16 sports |
Flag bearers | Bill Roycroft (opening) Eric Pearce (closing) |
Medals Ranked 9th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games –––– Australasia (1908–1912) |
Australia competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. Australian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games. 128 competitors, 104 men and 24 women, took part in 105 events in 16 sports.[1]
The uniforms for Australia's female athletes were designed by Zara Holt, the widow of prime minister Harold Holt who had drowned in December 1967. They consisted of one design in "wattle yellow" for official use and a casual outfit in "Olympic green" crimplene.[2]
Men's 3.000m Steeplechase
Men's High Jump
Nine cyclists represented Australia in 1968.
Five fencers, all men, represented Australia in 1968.
Three male pentathletes represented Australia in 1968.
Men's Individual Competition:
Men's Team Competition:
Three shooters, all men, represented Australia in 1968.
Athlete | Event | Final | |
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Score | Rank | ||
Barry Downs | 50 m pistol | 541 | 35 |
Alexander Taransky | 25 m pistol | 583 | 19 |
Don Tolhurst | 50 m rifle, three positions | 1136 | 28 |
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Australia and New Zealand participated together as Australasia during the 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics. Australia hosted the 1956 and 2000 Summer Olympics |