Sierra Leone at the 1968 Summer Olympics

Sierra Leone at the 1968 Summer Olympics
IOC code	SLE (SLA used at these Games)
NOC	National Olympic Committee of Sierra Leone
Website	www.nocsl.org
in Mexico City
Competitors	3 in 2 sports
Flag bearer	John Coker
Medals	Gold 0 Silver 0 Bronze 0 Total 0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
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Sierra Leone competed in the Summer Olympic Games for the first time at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico.

Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 1968 Summer Olympics

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

Main article: Boxing at the 1968 Summer Olympics

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

References

• Official Olympic Reports