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Canada at the 1968 Summer Olympics

Canada competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico, held from 12 to 27 October 1968. 139 competitors, 111 men and 28 women, took part in 124 events in 14 sports. It is the inaugural Summer Olympics where the Canadian team marched under the new Maple Leaf flag. The youngest competitor for Canada was gymnast Theresa McDonnell who was 14 years old. The oldest competitor was equestrian Zoltan Sztehlo who was 46 years old.

Medallists
GoldJim Day, Thomas Gayford, James ElderEquestrian, team jumping grand prix SilverElaine TannerSwimming, women's 100 m backstroke • Elaine TannerSwimming, women's 200 m backstroke • Ralph HuttonSwimming, men's 400 m freestyle BronzeAngela Coughlan, Marilyn Corson-Whitney, Elaine Tanner, and Marion LaySwimming, women's 4×100 m freestyle relay ==Athletics==
Athletics
'''Women's javelin throw''' • Jay Dahlgren placed 13th '''Women's pentathlon''' • Jenny Meldrum placed 11th '''Women's 800 metres''' • Abigail Hoffman placed 7th '''Men's 100 metres''' • Harry Jerome placed 7th '''Men's 5000 metres''' • Bob Finlay placed 11th '''Men's marathon''' • Andy Boychuk placed 10th ==Boxing==
Equestrian
Jumping Individual- James Elder placed 6th out of 7 in the final Jumping Team- James Elder, James Day and Thomas Gayford. ==Fencing==
Rowing
There were seven rowing events for men only and Canada entered four boats. In the eight, John Richardson in seat 5 was replaced with Daryl Sturdy in the B final. ==Sailing==
Weightlifting
Light HeavyweightPierre St. Jean placed 10th out of 11 in the final ==Wrestling==
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