West Germany at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | FRG |
NOC | German Olympic Sports Confederation |
Website | www |
in Mexico City | |
Competitors | 275 (232 men, 43 women) in 17 sports |
Flag bearer | Wilfried Dietrich |
Medals Ranked 8th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
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Athletes from West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. It was the first time that East Germany (German Democratic Republic) and West Germany sent separate teams to the Summer Olympic Games. 275 competitors, 232 men and 43 women, took part in 154 events in 17 sports for West Germany.[1] As the country hosted the next Olympics in Munich, the West German flag was raised at the closing ceremony.
Main article: Athletics at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Boxing at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Canoeing at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Cycling at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
Fourteen cyclists represented West Germany in 1968.
Main article: Diving at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Equestrian at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
20 fencers, 15 men and 5 women, represented West Germany in 1968.
Main article: Field hockey at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
Eighteen male field hockey players competed in 1968, when the West German team finished in 4th place.[2]
Main article: Gymnastics at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Modern pentathlon at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
Three male pentathletes represented West Germany in 1968.
Main article: Rowing at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
West Germany had 26 male rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1968.[3]
Main article: Sailing at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Shooting at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
Twelve shooters, all men, represented West Germany in 1968. Bernd Klingner won gold in the 50 m rifle, three positions and Konrad Wirnhier won bronze in the skeet.
Main article: Swimming at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Water polo at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Weightlifting at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Wrestling at the 1968 Summer Olympics |