IOC code RSA Flag bearer Jan Tau | Website www.sascoc.co.za | |
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Competitors 93 (68 men and 25 women) in 19 sports MedalsRanked 41st GoldSilverBronzeTotal0202 | ||
South Africa competed at the Summer Olympic Games for the first time since 1960 at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. South Africa was permitted to re-join the Olympic Movement after its citizens voted to abolish apartheid. 93 competitors, 68 men and 25 women, took part in 87 events in 19 sports.
Contents
- Silver
- Archery
- Athletics
- Boxing
- Sprint
- Cycling
- Road
- Track
- Diving
- Fencing
- Individual
- Modern pentathlon
- Rowing
- Sailing
- Shooting
- Swimming
- Synchronized swimming
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
- References
The flag was carried at the opening ceremony by marathon runner Jan Tau.
Silver
Archery
In South Africa's debut appearance in Olympic archery, the nation was represented by two archers. Neither advanced past the ranking round.
Athletics
Boxing
Sprint
Cycling
Five cyclists, four men and one woman, represented South Africa in 1992.
Road
Track
Diving
Fencing
Five fencers, three men and two women, represented South Africa in 1992.
Individual
Modern pentathlon
One male pentathlete represented South Africa in 1992.
Rowing
Sailing
Shooting
Swimming
Synchronized swimming
Two synchronized swimmers represented South Africa in 1992.