Venezuela at the 1968 Summer Olympics

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Venezuela competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. Francisco Rodríguez won the nation's first ever gold medal.

Medalists

Gold

* Francisco Rodríguez — Boxing, Men's Light Flyweight (– 48 kg)

Results by event

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Men's Light Flyweight (– 48 kg)
*Francisco Rodríguez:* First Round — Bye:* Second Round — Defeated Rafael Carbonell (CUB), 5:0 :* Quarterfinals — Defeated Khata Karunatarne (CEY), TKO-2:* Semifinals — Defeated Harlan Marbley (USA), 4:1 :* Final — Defeated Jee Yong-Ju (KOR), 3:2

References

* [http://www.aafla.org/5va/reports_frmst.htm Official Olympic Reports]
* [http://www.olympic.org/uk/athletes/results/search_r_uk.asp International Olympic Committee results database]