Zambia at the 1968 Summer Olympics explained

Noc:	ZAM
Nocname:	National Olympic Committee of Zambia
Games:	Summer Olympics
Games Link:	1968 Summer Olympics
Year:	1968
Date:	12–27 October 1968
Location:	Mexico City, Mexico
Competitors:	7
Sports:	2
Gold:	0
Silver:	0
Bronze:	0
Appearances:	auto
See also:	(1960)

Zambia competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. Previously, the nation had competed as Northern Rhodesia.

Athletics

See main article: Athletics at the 1968 Summer Olympics.

Men

Athlete	Event	Heat		Semi Final		Final
		Result	Rank	Result	Rank	Result	Rank
Godwin Kalimbwe	align=left rowspan=3	Marathon	2:45:26	40
Enoch Muemba	3:06:16	56
Douglas Zinkala	2:42:51	35

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

See 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
David Nata	Light Flyweight	L 1-4	did not advance
Kenny Mwansa	Flyweight	W 4-1	L 1-4	did not advance
Godfrey Mwamba	Bantamweight	L RSC	did not advance
Julius Luipa	Welterweight	W 4-1	L RSC	did not advance

References

• Official Olympic Reports