| Democratic Republic of the Congo at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | COD (COK used at these Games) |
| NOC | Comité Olympique Congolais |
| in Mexico City | |
| Competitors | 5 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
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