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The Oceanic island nation of Palau competed at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, United Kingdom from 27 July to 12 August 2012. This was the nation's fourth consecutive appearance at the Olympics.
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Five Palauan athletes were selected to the team, competing only in athletics, judo, swimming, and weightlifting; all of them had participated in their first Olympics. Sprinter Rodman Teltull, the youngest male athlete of the team, was the nation's flag bearer at the opening ceremony. Palau, however, has yet to win its first ever Olympic medal.
Athletics
Judo
Palau has qualified one judoka. Jennifer Anson earnt a quota place in the women's −63 kg through her position at the Oceania Judo Championships.
Swimming
Palau has gained an "Universality place" from the FINA.
References
Palau at the 2012 Summer Olympics Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA