Uganda at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | UGA |
NOC | Uganda Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
in Mexico City | |
Competitors | 11 in 2 sports |
Medals Ranked 38[1]th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Uganda competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics which were held in Mexico City, Mexico from 12 to 27 October. The 1968 Summer Olympics were Uganda's fourth entry into an Olympic Games. Eleven athletes attended the Games to represent Uganda, eight boxers and three in track and field events.
The nation won its first ever Olympic medals at these Games. Boxers Leo Rwabwogo and Eridadi Mukwanga both achieved podium finishes: Rwabwogo winning bronze in the flyweight division and Mukwanga winning silver in the bantamweight division. Amos Omolo was the most successful track and field athlete. He won both his heat and quarter-final in the men's 400m race before finishing last in the final.