Canada at the 1968 Summer Olympics


Canada competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 139 competitors, 111 men and 28 women, took part in 124 events in 14 sports. It is the inaugural Summer Olympics where the Canadian team marched under the new Maple Leaf flag. The youngest competitor for Canada was gymnast Theresa McDonnell who was 14 years old. The oldest competitor was equestrian Zoltan Sztehlo who was 46 years old.

Medalists

Gold

Women's Javelin Throw
Women's Pentathlon
Women's 800 metres
Men's 100 metres
Men's 5000 metres
Men's marathon

Canoeing

Cycling

Six cyclists represented Canada in 1968.
;Individual road race
;Team time trial
;Sprint
;1000m time trial

Equestrian

Jumping Individual- James Elder placed 6th out of 7 in the final
Jumping Team- James Elder, James Day and Thomas Gayford.

Fencing

Five fencers, four men and one woman, represented Canada in 1968.
;Men's foil
;Men's team foil
;Men's épée
;Men's team épée
;Men's sabre
;Women's foil

Rowing

There were seven rowing events for men only and Canada entered four boats. In the coxed eight, John Richardson in seat 5 was replaced with Daryl Sturdy in the B final.

Sailing

Shooting

Ten shooters, all male, represented Canada in 1968.
;25 m pistol
;50 m pistol
;50 m rifle, three positions
;50 m rifle, prone
;Trap
;Skeet

Weightlifting

Light Heavyweight