Soviet Union at the 1968 Summer Olympics participate in all seven rowing events in 1968. Twelve shooters, all men, represented the Soviet Union in 1968. Between them they won two gold and two bronze medals. Soviet Union at the 1968 Summer Olympics 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. The USSR finished second in the final medal rankings, with 29 gold and 91 total medals. Fifteen cyclists represented the Soviet Union in 1968. 20 fencers, 15 men and 5 women, represented the Soviet Union in 1968.
1972 Olympic Men's Basketball Final 1972 Olympic Men's Basketball Final The 1972 Olympic men's basketball final was one of the most controversial events in Olympic history and was recorded by FIBA as the first ever loss for Team USA since the sport began Olympic play in 1936. The United States team won the previous seven gold medals and was favored to win another in Munich at the 1972 Summer Olympics. The team convincingly won its first eight games of the tournament putting its overall Olympic record at 63–0 and setting up a final against the Soviet Union. The United States and Soviet Union sporting adversary