East Germany at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | GDR |
NOC | National Olympic Committee of the GDR |
in Mexico City, Mexico 12–27 October 1968 | |
Competitors | 226 in 18 sports |
Flag bearer | Karin Balzer |
Medals Ranked 5th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
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Athletes from East Germany (German Democratic Republic) competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 226 competitors, 186 men and 40 women, took part in 124 events in 18 sports.[1] It was the first time that West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) and East Germany had sent separate teams to the Summer Olympic Games.
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 |
Ten cyclists represented East 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 |
Four fencers, all men, represented East Germany in 1968.
Main article: Field hockey at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
Fourteen male field hockey players competed in 1968, when the East German team finished in 11th place.[2]
Main article: Gymnastics at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Modern pentathlon at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
Three male pentathlete represented East Germany in 1968.
Main article: Rowing at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
East 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 |
Nine shooters, all men, represented East Germany in 1968. Harald Vollmar won bronze in the 50 m pistol and Kurt Czekalla won bronze in the trap.
Main article: Swimming at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Volleyball 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 |