Basketball At The 1968 Summer Olympics
Basketball contests at the 1968 Summer Olympics took place at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City, Mexico from October 13 to October 25 1968. The United States defeated Yugoslavia to win their seventh straight gold medal in this sport, while the Soviet Union earned the bronze against Brazil.
Read more about Basketball At The 1968 Summer Olympics: Medal Summary, Qualification, Format, Preliminary Round, Final Standings
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