Finland at the 1968 Summer Olympics
| Finland at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |||||||||
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| IOC code | FIN | ||||||||
| NOC | Finnish Olympic Committee | ||||||||
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| in Mexico City | |||||||||
| Competitors | 66 (60 men and 6 women) in 13 sports | ||||||||
| Flag bearer | Pentti Linnosvuo | ||||||||
| Medals Ranked 24th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |||||||||
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Finland competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 66 competitors, 60 men and 6 women, took part in 61 events in 13 sports.[1]
Medalists
Gold
- Kaarlo Kangasniemi — Weightlifting, Men's Middle Heavyweight
Silver
- Jorma Kinnunen — Athletics, Men's Javelin Throw
- Olli Laiho — Gymnastics, Men's Pommeled Horse
Bronze
- Arto Nilsson — Boxing, Men's Light Welterweight
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
Four cyclists represented Finland in 1968.
Diving
Main article: Diving at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Gymnastics
Main article: Gymnastics at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Modern pentathlon
Main article: Modern pentathlon at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Three male pentathletes represented Finland in 1968.
Individual:
- Seppo Aho - 4497 points (18th place)
- Martti Ketelä - 4446 points (20th place)
- Jorma Hotanen - 4231 points (34th place)
Team:
- Aho, Ketelä, and Hotanen - 13238 points (5th 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
Nine shooters, all men, represented Finland 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
See also
References
- ↑ "Finland at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
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