Central African Republic at the 2020 Summer Olympics
Central African Republic at the 2020 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | CAF |
NOC | Comité National Olympique et Sportif Centrafricain |
in Tokyo July 23, 2021 (2021-07-23) – August 8, 2021 (2021-08-08) | |
Competitors | 2 in 2 sports |
Flag bearers (opening) | Chloe Sauvourel Francky Mbotto |
Flag bearer (closing) | N/A |
Medals |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
The Central African Republic competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Originally scheduled to take place from 24 July to 9 August 2020, the Games have been postponed to 23 July to 8 August 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] It was the nations tenth appearance at the Summer Olympics since its debut in 1968. Central African Republic failed to register any athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, and was part of the African and United States-led boycotts in 1976 and 1980, respectively.
Competitors
The following is the list of number of competitors in the Games.
Sport | Men | Women | Total |
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Athletics | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Swimming | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Total | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Athletics
The Central African Republic received a universality slot from the World Athletics to send one male athlete to the Olympics.[2]
- Key
- Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
- Q = Qualified for the next round
- q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
- NR = National record
- N/A = Round not applicable for the event
- Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round
- Track & road events
Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Francky Mbotto | Men's 800 m | 1:48.26 NR | 8 | Did not advance |
Swimming
Central African Republic received a universality invitation from FINA to send a top-ranked female swimmer in her respective individual event to the Olympics, based on the FINA Points System of June 28, 2021.[3]
Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
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Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
Chloe Sauvourel | Women's 50 m freestyle | 32.18 | 75 | Did not advance |
References
- ^ "Joint Statement from the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee". Olympics. 24 March 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "Road to Olympic Games 2020". World Athletics. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Tokyo Olympics Entry Lists Released, Swimming Begins July 24". Swimming World Magazine. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
External links
- Central African Republic at the 2020 Summer Olympics at Olympedia
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