Finland_at_the_1968_Summer_Olympics
Finland at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Sporting event delegation
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]
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Finland at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | FIN |
NOC | Finnish Olympic Committee |
Website | sport |
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) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
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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
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
Four cyclists represented Finland in 1968.
Main article: Diving at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Main article: Gymnastics at the 1968 Summer Olympics
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)
Main article: Rowing at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Main article: Sailing at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Main article: Shooting at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Nine shooters, all men, represented Finland in 1968.
Main article: Swimming at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Main article: Weightlifting at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Main article: Wrestling at the 1968 Summer Olympics
- "Finland at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2014.