IOC code BRA Flag bearer Afrânio da Costa | Competitors 16 in 5 sports | |
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Website www.cob.org.br (Portuguese) MedalsRanked 15th GoldSilverBronzeTotal1113 | ||
Brazil competed at the modern Olympic Games for the first time at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium. 16 competitors, all men, took part in 10 events in 5 sports.
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Medalists
With 3 medals, Brazil finished at 15th among 29 nations.
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Diving
A single diver represented Brazil in the nation's Olympic debut in 1920. Wellisch competed in all three of the men's events, reaching the final in two but winning no medals.
Ranks given are within the semifinal group.
Rowing
Five rowers represented Brazil in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport. Brazil sent one boat, in the coxed fours. It was unable to advance past the semifinals, taking second place to the United States in the three-boat heat. Ranks given are within the heat.
Shooting
Five shooters represented Brazil in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport as well as the Olympics. All three of Brazil's medals at the Antwerp Games came in shooting events, with one of each type.
Swimming
Two swimmers, both male, represented Brazil in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport as well as the Olympics. Neither swimmer advanced past the quarterfinals.
Water polo
Brazil competed in the Olympic water polo tournament for the first time in 1920. A modified version of the Bergvall System was in use at the time. Brazil won its first match, against France, before being defeated by Sweden in the quarterfinals.