Swimming at the 1968 Summer Olympics

Swimming
at the Games of the XIX Olympiad
VenueAlberca Olímpica Francisco Márquez
Dates17 – 26 October 1968
No. of events29
Competitors468 from 51 nations

The swimming competitions at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City took place from 17 to 26 October at the Alberca Olímpica Francisco Márquez. Swimming featured a record total of 29 events. There was a total of 468 participants from 51 countries competing. The United States dominated the competition, winning 52 of 87 possible medals. 15-year-old American phenom Debbie Meyer from Maryland won three gold medals.

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