Venezuela competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. Francisco Rodríguez won the nation's first ever gold medal. 23 competitors, all men, took part in 17 events in 5 sports.
Medalists Gold Francisco Rodríguez — Boxing, Men's light flyweight
Athletics
Boxing
Men's Light Flyweight (– 48 kg) Francisco Rodríguez First Round — Bye Second Round — Defeated Rafael Carbonell (CUB), 5:0 Quarterfinals — Defeated Khata Karunatarne (CEY), TKO-2 Semifinals — Defeated Harlan Marbley (USA), 4:1 Final — Defeated Jee Yong-Ju (KOR), 3:2
Fencing
Four fencers represented Venezuela in 1968.
Men's foil Freddy Salazar Silvio Fernández Félix Piñero
Men's team foil Silvio Fernández, Félix Piñero, Freddy Salazar, Luis García
Men's épée Silvio Fernández Félix Piñero
Sailing
Shooting
Five shooters represented Venezuela in 1968.
50 m pistol Edgar Espinoza
50 m rifle, three positions Juan Llabot
50 m rifle, prone Enrico Forcella Boris Loginow
Trap Ivo Orlandi
References
External links Official Olympic Reports International Olympic Committee results database