Switzerland at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Sporting event delegation
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Switzerland competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 85 competitors, 81 men and 4 women, took part in 68 events in 12 sports.[1]
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| Switzerland at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | SUI |
| NOC | Swiss Olympic Association |
| in Mexico City, Mexico 12 October 1968 – 27 October 1968 | |
| Competitors | 85 (81 men and 4 women) in 12 sports |
| Flag bearer | Paul Weier |
| Medals Ranked 33rd |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
Medalists
Silver
- Bernhard Dunand, Louis Noverraz and Marcel Stern — Sailing, Men's 5½ Meter Class
Bronze
- Xaver Kurmann — Cycling, Men's 4000m Individual Pursuit
- Henri Chammartin, Gustav Fischer and Marianne Gossweiler — Equestrian, Dressage Team Competition
- Peter Bolliger, Gottlieb Fröhlich, Jakob Grob, Denis Oswald and Hugo Waser — Rowing, Men's Coxed Fours
- Kurt Müller — Shooting, Men's Free Rifle, Three Positions
Athletics
Boxing
Cycling
Four cyclists represented Switzerland in 1968.
Equestrian
Fencing
Five fencers, all men, represented Switzerland in 1968.
Gymnastics
Modern pentathlon
Rowing
Sailing
Shooting
Ten shooters, all men, represented Switzerland in 1968. Kurt Müller won bronze in the 300 m rifle, three positions event.
