Sporting event delegation
Denmark at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | DEN (DIN used at these Games) |
NOC | National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation of Denmark |
Website | www |
in Mexico City | |
Competitors | 64 (60 men and 4 women) in 11 sports |
Flag bearer | Erik Hansen |
Medals Ranked 22nd |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
Denmark competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 64 competitors, 60 men and 4 women, took part in 53 events in 11 sports.
Medalists
Gold
Silver
- Niels Fredborg — Cycling, Men's 1000 metre time trial
- Mogens Jensen — Cycling, Men's individual pursuit
- Leif Mortensen — Cycling, Men's individual road race
- Aage Birch, Poul Richard Høj Jensen and Niels Markussen — Sailing, Men's Dragon class
Bronze
- Erik Hansen — Canoeing, Men's K-1 1000 metres
- Peter Christiansen and Ib Ivan Larsen — Rowing, Men's coxless pair
- Harry Jørgensen, Jørn Krab and Preben Krab — Rowing, Men's coxed pair
Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 1968 Summer OlympicsBoxing
Main article: Boxing at the 1968 Summer OlympicsCanoeing
Main article: Canoeing at the 1968 Summer OlympicsCycling
Main article: Cycling at the 1968 Summer OlympicsThirteen cyclists represented Denmark in 1968.
Gymnastics
Main article: Gymnastics at the 1968 Summer OlympicsModern pentathlon
Main article: Modern pentathlon at the 1968 Summer OlympicsOne male pentathlete represented Denmark in 1968.
Men's Individual Competition:
- Jørn Steffensen – 4545 points (13th place)
Rowing
Main article: Rowing at the 1968 Summer OlympicsSailing
Main article: Sailing at the 1968 Summer Olympics- Open
Athlete | Event | Race | Net points | Final rank | ||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | ||||
Henning Wind | Finn | 9 | 18 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 125 | 18 | |
Hans Fogh Niels Jensen Poul Richard Høj Jensen |
Flying Dutchman | 6 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 11 | DNF | 113.7 | 16 | |
Paul Elvstrøm Poul Mik-Meye |
Star | 3 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 50.4 | 4 | |
Aage Birch Paul Lindemark Jørgensen Niels Markussen |
Dragon | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 26.4 | ||
William Berntsen Erik Johansen Christian Hansen |
5.5 Metre | 8 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 101 | 13 |
Shooting
Main article: Shooting at the 1968 Summer OlympicsSix shooters, all men, represented Denmark in 1968.
Swimming
Main article: Swimming at the 1968 Summer OlympicsWrestling
Main article: Wrestling at the 1968 Summer OlympicsReferences
- "Denmark at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
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