Cameroon at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | CMR |
NOC | Cameroon Olympic and Sports Committee |
Website | www |
in Mexico City | |
Medals Ranked 39th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Cameroon competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico.
Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
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![]() | Joseph Bessala | Boxing | Welterweight |
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