IOC code CAN | Flag bearer Roger Jackson | |
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NOC Canadian Olympic Committee Website www.olympic.ca (English) (French) Competitors 139 (111 men and 28 women) in 14 sports Medals
Ranked 23rd Gold
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Canada competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 139 competitors, 111 men and 28 women, took part in 124 events in 14 sports. It is the first Summer Olympiad where the Canadian team marched under the new Maple Leaf flag. The youngest competitor for Canada was a woman named Theresa McDonnell who was only 14 years old. Their oldest competitor was a man named Zoltan Sztehlo who was 46 years old. The athlete who won the most medals for Canada this year was Elaine Tanner who won three medals..
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Cycling
Six cyclists represented Canada in 1968.
Fencing
Five fencers, four men and one woman, represented Canada in 1968.
Rowing
There were seven rowing events for men only and Canada entered four boats. In the coxed eight, John Richardson in seat 5 was replaced with Daryl Sturdy in the B final.
Shooting
Ten shooters, all male, represented Canada in 1968.