Denmark at the 1968 Summer Olympics

Denmark at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Denmark at the Olympic Games

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IOC code  DEN
NOC National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation of Denmark
Website www.dif.dk (Danish)
At the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City
Competitors
Flag bearer Erik Hansen
Medals
Rank: 22
Gold
1
Silver
4
Bronze
3
Total
8
Olympic history (summary)
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Denmark competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico.

Contents

Medalists

Gold medal.svg Gold

  • Gunnar Asmussen, Per Jørgensen, Reno Olsen and Mogens Jensen — Cycling, Men's team pursuit

Silver medal.svg Silver

  • Niels Fredborg — Cycling, Men's 1000 metre time trial
  • Mogens Jensen — Cycling, Men's individual pursuit
  • Leif Mortensen — Cycling, Men's individual road race
  • Aage Birch, Poul Richard Høj Jensen and Niels Markussen — Sailing, Men's Dragon class

Bronze medal.svg Bronze

  • Erik Hansen — Canoeing, Men's K-1 1000 metres
  • Peter Christiansen and Ib Ivan Larsen — Rowing, Men's coxless pair
  • Harry Jørgensen, Jørn Krab and Preben Krab — Rowing, Men's coxed Pair

Results by event

Modern pentathlon

Men's Individual Competition:

  • Jorn Steffensen – 4545 points (13th place)

References