The Women's 80 metres hurdles competition at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico was held at the University Olympic Stadium on October 17–18.

[1] The Women's 80m hurdles competition consisted of heats (Round 1), Semifinals and a Final.

The top four athletes from each semifinals race advanced to the final.

Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows: Qual.

rule: first 3 of each heat (Q) plus the next fastest time (q) qualified.