Nigeria at the 1968 Summer Olympics

Nigeria at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Nigeria at the Olympic Games

Flag of Nigeria – Flag bearers
IOC code  NGR
NOC Nigeria Olympic Committee Inc.
At the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City
Competitors
Medals Gold
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Silver
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Bronze
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Total
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Olympic history (summary)
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Nigeria competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico.

Results by event

Boxing

Men's Light Flyweight (– 48 kg)

  • Gabriel Ogun
  • First Round — Bye
  • Second Round — Defeated Stefan Alexandrov (BUL), 4:1
  • Quarterfinals — Lost to Harlan Marbley (USA), 0:5

Men's Light Heavyweight (– 81 kg)

  • Fatai Ayinla
  • First Round — Bye
  • Second Round — Defeated Enrique Villarreal (MEX), referee stopped contest
  • Quarterfinals — Lost to Ion Monea (ROU), 2:3

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