Finland at the 1968 Summer Olympics
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 |
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
[edit]Gold
[edit]- Kaarlo Kangasniemi — Weightlifting, Men's Middle Heavyweight
Silver
[edit]- Jorma Kinnunen — Athletics, Men's Javelin Throw
- Olli Laiho — Gymnastics, Men's Pommeled Horse
Bronze
[edit]- Arto Nilsson — Boxing, Men's Light Welterweight
Athletics
[edit]Boxing
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bb/Arto_Nilsson_Jerzy_Kulej.jpg/220px-Arto_Nilsson_Jerzy_Kulej.jpg)
Canoeing
[edit]Cycling
[edit]Four cyclists represented Finland in 1968.
Diving
[edit]Gymnastics
[edit]Modern pentathlon
[edit]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
[edit]Sailing
[edit]Shooting
[edit]Nine shooters, all men, represented Finland in 1968.
Swimming
[edit]Weightlifting
[edit]Wrestling
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/91/Martti-Laakso-1968.jpg/220px-Martti-Laakso-1968.jpg)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Finland at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2014.