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South Korea at the 1968 Summer Olympics

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South Korea at the 1968 Summer Olympics
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South Korea, as Korea, competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. It was the nation's sixth appearance at the Olympics, after debuting in 1948. 54 competitors, 41 men and 13 women, took part in 43 events in 11 sports.[1]

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Medalists

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Athletics

Basketball

Boxing

Cycling

Two cyclists represented South Korea in 1968.

Individual road race
Sprint
1000m time trial
Individual pursuit

Diving

Gymnastics

Shooting

Two shooters, both men, represented South Korea in 1968.

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Swimming

Volleyball

Women's Team Competition

  • Round Robin
  • Lost to Poland (2-3)
  • Lost to Peru (0-3)
  • Lost to Soviet Union (0-3)
  • Defeated United States (3-1)
  • Defeated Mexico (3-0)
  • Lost to Japan (0-3)
  • Defeated Czechoslovakia (3-1) → Fifth place
  • Team Roster

Weightlifting

Wrestling

References

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