Sierra Leone at the 1968 Summer Olympics

Sierra Leone at the
1968 Summer Olympics
IOC codeSLE
NOCNational Olympic Committee of Sierra Leone
Websitewww.nocsl.org
in Mexico City
Competitors3 in 2 sports
Flag bearerJohn Coker
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)

Sierra Leone competed in the Summer Olympic Games for the first time at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico.

Athletics[edit]

Men
Athlete Event Heat Semi Final Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Alifu Massaquoi 10000 m did not finish
Marathon 2:52:28 45
Field events
Athlete Event Qualification Final
Distance Position Distance Position
Marconi Turay High jump 1.90 39 did not advance
Key
  • Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
  • Q = Qualified for the next round
  • q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
  • NR = National record
  • N/A = Round not applicable for the event
  • Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round

Boxing[edit]

Men
Athlete Event 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
John Coker Heavyweight  Ion Alexe (ROU)
L 0-5
did not advance

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