Norway at the 1968 Summer Olympics
| Norway at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | NOR |
| NOC | Norwegian Olympic Committee and Confederation of Sports |
| Website | www |
| in Mexico City | |
| Competitors | 46 in 11 sports |
| Flag bearer | Berit Berthelsen (athletics) |
| Medals Ranked 25th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
Norway competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. 46 competitors, 38 men and 8 women, took part in 36 events in 11 sports.[1]
Medalists
Gold
- Egil Søby, Steinar Amundsen, Tore Berger, and Jan Johansen — Canoeing, Men's K4 1,000m Kayak Fours
Silver
- Peder Lunde, jr. and Per Olav Wiken — Sailing, Men's Star Team Competition
Athletics
Men's 1500 metres
- Heat — 3:47.50 min (→ advanced to the semi-final)
- Semi final — 3:55.32 min (→ did not advance)
Men's 3000 metres steeplechase
- Heat — 9:07.31 min (→ advanced to the final)
- Final — 9:09.98 min (→ 8th place)
Men's 110 metres hurdles
- Heat — 14.08 s (→ advanced to the semi-final)
- Semi final — 14.04 s (→ did not advance)
Women's high jump
- Qualification — 1.60 m (→ did not advance)
Women's long jump
- Qualification — 6.48 m (→ advanced to the final)
- Final — 6.40 m (→ 7th place)
Women's pentathlon
- Berit Berthelsen — 4649 pts (→ 18th place)
Boxing
Canoeing
Cycling
Six cyclists represented Norway in 1968.
Fencing
Gymnastics
Sailing
Shooting
Four shooters, all men, represented Norway in 1968.
Swimming
Weightlifting
Wrestling
References
- ^ "Norway at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
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