Saudi Arabia at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Updated on Dec 11, 2024

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IOC code KSA		Competitors 15 in 5 sports

NOC Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee Website olympic.sa (Arabic) (English) Flag bearer Mohamed Salman Al-Khuwalidi Medals GoldSilverBronzeTotal0000

Saudi Arabia competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. As in years past, Saudi Arabia sent only male representatives to Beijing. The International Olympic Committee is reportedly pressuring the Saudi Olympic Committee to send female athletes to the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Saudi athletes competed in five sports: athletics, shooting, swimming, weightlifting and equestrian.

Athletics

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

Men

Track & road events

Field events

Men

Men

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