The Soviet Union (USSR) competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.

312 competitors, 246 men and 66 women, took part in 164 events in 18 sports.

20 fencers, 15 men and 5 women, represented the Soviet Union in 1968.

The Soviet Union had 27 male rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1968.

[3] Twelve shooters, all men, represented the Soviet Union in 1968.