Denmark at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | DEN (DIN used at these Games) |
NOC | National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation of Denmark |
Website | www |
in Mexico City | |
Competitors | 64 (60 men and 4 women) in 11 sports |
Flag bearer | Erik Hansen |
Medals Ranked 22nd |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
Denmark competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 64 competitors, 60 men and 4 women, took part in 53 events in 11 sports. [1]
Thirteen cyclists represented Denmark in 1968.
One male pentathlete represented Denmark in 1968.
Men's Individual Competition:
Athlete | Event | Race | Net points | Final rank | ||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | ||||
Henning Wind | Finn | 9 | 18 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 125 | 18 | |
Hans Fogh Niels Jensen Poul Richard Høj Jensen | Flying Dutchman | 6 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 11 | DNF | 113.7 | 16 | |
Paul Elvstrøm Poul Mik-Meye | Star | 3 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 50.4 | 4 | |
Aage Birch Paul Lindemark Jørgensen Niels Markussen | Dragon | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 26.4 | ||
William Berntsen Erik Johansen Christian Hansen | 5.5 Metre | 8 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 101 | 13 |
Six shooters, all men, represented Denmark in 1968.
Denmark competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 126 competitors, 114 men and 12 women, took part in 74 events in 17 sports.
Denmark competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 66 competitors, 56 men and 10 women, took part in 40 events in 15 sports, winning a total number of three medals.
Denmark competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR. In partial support of the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics, Denmark competed under the Olympic Flag instead of its national flag. 58 competitors, 55 men and 3 women, took part in 30 events in 13 sports.
Denmark competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States. 60 competitors, 49 men and 11 women, took part in 33 events in 11 sports.
Denmark competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. 60 competitors, 53 men and 7 women, took part in 40 events in 10 sports.
Denmark competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 100 competitors, 88 men and 12 women, took part in 46 events in 15 sports. Cyclist Knud Enemark Jensen died during the team time trial.
Denmark competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden. 31 competitors, 27 men and 4 women, took part in 25 events in 10 sports.
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