Denmark at the 1968 Summer Olympics

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Denmark at the Olympic Games

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At the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City
Competitors
Flag bearer Erik Hansen
Medals
Rank: 22
Gold
1
Silver
4
Bronze
3
Total
8
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Denmark competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico.

Contents

[edit] Medals

[edit] Image:Med_1.png Gold

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

[edit] Image:Med_2.png 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, Paul Jørgensen and Niels Markussen — Sailing, Men's Dragon class

[edit] Image:Med_3.png 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

[edit] Results by event

[edit] Modern pentathlon

Men's Individual Competition:

  • Jorn Steffensen – 4545 points (13th place)