Athletes from East Germany (German Democratic Republic) competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 226 competitors, 186 men and 40 women, took part in 124 events in 18 sports. It was the first time that West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) and East Germany had sent separate teams to the Summer Olympic Games.

Medalists

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Athletics

Boxing

Canoeing

Cycling

Ten cyclists represented East Germany in 1968.

Diving

Equestrian

Fencing

Four fencers, all men, represented East Germany in 1968.

Field hockey

Fourteen male field hockey players competed in 1968, when the East German team finished in 11th place.

Gymnastics

Modern pentathlon

Three male pentathlete represented East Germany in 1968.

Rowing

East Germany had 26 male rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1968.

Sailing

Shooting

Nine shooters, all men, represented East Germany in 1968. Harald Vollmar won bronze in the 50 m pistol and Kurt Czekalla won bronze in the trap.

Swimming

Volleyball

Water polo

Weightlifting

Wrestling