275 competitors, 233 men and 42 women, took part in 146 events in 20 sports.

[1] Mexico won a total of 9 medals (3 of each) which is to date the fewest medals won by a host nation at a Summer Olympics.

This is nevertheless the highest number of both gold and overall medals that Mexico has ever won at an Olympics.

Team roster Group play 5th-8th place semifinal 5th place final Qualification Legend: QF = Qualify to final; SF = Qualify to semifinal; R=Repechage Sprint 14 fencers, 9 men and 5 women, represented Mexico in 1968.

Eleven shooters, ten men and one woman, represented Mexico in 1968.