Fiji at the 1968 Summer Olympics

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Fiji at the
1968 Summer Olympics
Flag of Fiji (1924-1970).svg
IOC code FIJ
NOC Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee
Website www.fasanoc.org.fj
in Mexico City
Competitors1 in 1 sport
Flag bearer Viliame Liga [1]
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)

Fiji competed with only one person at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. Fiji returned to the Summer Olympic Games after missing the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Athletics

AthleteEventQualificationFinal
DistancePositionDistancePosition
Viliame Liga Men's javelin throw 62.3225did not advance

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References

  1. "Flagbearers for Fiji". olympedia.org. OlyMADMen . Retrieved 27 December 2023.