| Libya at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | LBA |
| NOC | Libyan Olympic Committee |
| Website | olympic |
| in Mexico City | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Libya competed with one person at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico.
Men's 400 metres hurdles
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