275 competitors, 232 men and 43 women, took part in 154 events in 17 sports for West Germany.

[1] As the country hosted the next Olympics in Munich, the West German flag was raised at the closing ceremony.

20 fencers, 15 men and 5 women, represented West Germany in 1968.

Eighteen male field hockey players competed in 1968, when the West German team finished in 4th place.

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