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The official results of the Men's 10,000 metres Race at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico held on Sunday October 13, 1968. There were a total number of 37 competitors from 23 nations.[1] The winning margin was 0.6 seconds.
Men's 10,000 metres at the Games of the XIX Olympiad | ||||||||||
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Venue | Estadio Olímpico Universitario | |||||||||
Dates | October 13 | |||||||||
Competitors | 37 from 23 nations | |||||||||
Winning time | 29:27.4 | |||||||||
Medalists | ||||||||||
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While Abebe Bikila had won the Marathon in the two previous Olympics to show Ethiopia's ability, this was Kenya's first ever gold medal, with Naftali Temu outsprinting leader Mamo Wolde on the home straight.
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