226 competitors, 186 men and 40 women, took part in 124 events in 18 sports.

Ten cyclists represented East Germany in 1968.

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

[2] Three male pentathlete represented East Germany in 1968.

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