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1968 Summer Olympics

See also: 1968 Summer Paralympics
The Games of the XIX Olympiad were held in 1968 in Mexico City, Mexico. Mexico City beat Detroit, Buenos Aires and Lyons to host the Games.

Games of the XIX Olympiad
Nations participating112
Athletes participating5,530 (4,750 men, 780 women)
Events172 in 20 sports
Opening ceremoniesOctober 12, 1968
Closing ceremoniesOctober 27, 1968
Officially opened byPresident Gustavo Díaz Ordaz
Athlete's OathPablo Garrido
Judge's Oath:-
Olympic TorchNorma Enriqueta Basilio de Sotelo

Table of contents
1 Highlights
2 Medals awarded
3 Medal count
4 References

Highlights

Medals awarded

See the medal winners, ordered by sport:

Medal count

PosCountryGoldSilverBronzeTotal

References

Internal links

External links

Bibliography


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