IOC code GEQ 0 0 | Competitors 4 in 2 sports 0 0 | |
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NOC Equatoguinean Olympic Committee Medals Gold
Silver
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Equatorial Guinea competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
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Swimmer Eric Moussambani achieved international fame when he struggled through a 100-metre swim, alone in the pool after the other two competitors were disqualified. Moussambani had never swum in an Olympic-sized pool before, and received strong support from spectators for his efforts, followed by media coverage, noting his unusual situation and praising his courage. Paula Barila Bolopa attracted similar interest and support.
Athletics
Men's 1,500m
- Round 1 - 4:06.14 (→ did not advance, 40th place)
Women's 100m
- Round 1 - 12.91 (→ did not advance, 75th place)
Swimming
Men's 100m Freestyle
- Preliminary Heat - 1:52.72 (→ did not advance, 71st place)
Women's 50m Freestyle
- Preliminary Heat - 1:03.97 (→ did not advance, 73rd place)
References
Equatorial Guinea at the 2000 Summer Olympics Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA