| Australia at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | AUS |
| NOC | Australian Olympic Committee |
| in Mexico City | |
| Competitors | 128 (104 men, 24 women) in 16 sports |
| Flag bearers | Bill Roycroft (opening) Eric Pearce (closing) |
| Medals Ranked 9th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games ––––  Australasia (1908–1912) | |
Australia competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. Australian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games. 128 competitors, 104 men and 24 women, took part in 105 events in 16 sports. [1]
Contents
- Medalists
- Gold
- Silver
- Bronze
- Athletics
- Boxing
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Diving
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Modern pentathlon
- Rowing
- Sailing
- Shooting
- Swimming
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
- References
The uniforms for Australia's female athletes were designed by Zara Holt, the widow of prime minister Harold Holt who had drowned in December 1967. They consisted of one design in "wattle yellow" for official use and a casual outfit in "Olympic green" crimplene. [2]
