Sweden at the 1968 Summer Olympics
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IOC codeSWE
(SUE used at these Games)
(SUE used at these Games)
Competitors100 (86 men and 14 women) in 13 sports
FlagbearerRolf Peterson
| Sweden at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | SWE (SUE used at these Games) |
| NOC | Swedish Olympic Committee |
| in Mexico City | |
| Competitors | 100 (86 men and 14 women) in 13 sports |
| Flag bearer | Rolf Peterson |
| Medals Ranked 20th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
Sweden competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 100 competitors, 86 men and 14 women, took part in 95 events in 13 sports.[1]
This was Sweden's worst Olympics
Gold
- Björn Ferm — Modern Pentathlon, Men's Individual Competition
- Ulf Sundelin, Peter Sundelin, and Jörgen Sundelin — Sailing, Men's 5½ Meter Class
Silver
- Tomas Pettersson, Erik Pettersson, Gösta Pettersson, and Sture Pettersson — Cycling, Men's Team Time Trial
Bronze
- Gösta Pettersson — Cycling, Men's Road Race
Athletics
Boxing
Canoeing
Cycling
Six cyclists represented Sweden in 1968.
Diving
Fencing
Six fencers, five men and one woman, represented Sweden in 1968.
Gymnastics
Modern pentathlon
Three male pentathletes represented Sweden in 1968. Björn Ferm won gold in the individual event.
- Individual
- Team
- Björn Ferm
- Hans Jacobson
- Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall
Sailing
Shooting
Nine shooters, all men, represented Sweden in 1968.
