British Honduras at the 1968 Summer Olympics
British Honduras (now Belize) competed in the Summer Olympic Games for the first time at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. Seven competitors, all men, took part in six events in four sports.
Belize at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
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Flag of British Honduras | |
IOC code | BIZ (HBR used at these Games) |
NOC | Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association |
in Mexico City | |
Competitors | 7 in 4 sports |
Medals |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Some speculated that the Tlatelolco massacre would discourage British Honduras's participation in the Games, but the British Honduran athletes persevered. They won no medals, however.
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