The Women's discus throw competition at the
1968 Summer Olympics
The 1968 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad () and officially branded as Mexico 1968 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 12 to 27 October 1968, in Mexico City, Mexico. These were the first Ol ...
in
Mexico City
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,
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took place on October 18.
Competition format
The competition consisted of a single final round. Each athlete is allowed three throws, with the top eight athletes after that point being given three further attempts.
Records
Prior to the competition, the existing World and Olympic records were as follows.
Results
References
External links
Official Olympic Report ''la84foundation.org''. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
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Athletics at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Discus throw at the Olympics
1968 in women's athletics
Women's events at the 1968 Summer Olympics