The modern pentathlon at the 1968 Summer Olympics was represented by two events (both for men): Individual competition and Team competition. As usual in Olympic modern pentathlon, one competition was held and each competitor's score was included to the Individual competition event results table and was also added to his teammates' scores to be included to the Team competition event results table. This competition consisted of 5 disciplines: Equestrian, held on October 13 Fencing, held on October 14 Shooting, held on October 15 Swimming, held on October 16 Cross-country, held on October 17 Medal summary Medal table Participating nations A total of 48 athletes from 18 nations competed at the Mexico Games: References External links Official Olympic Report 1968 Summer Olympics events 1968 in modern pentathlon