Equatorial Guinea at the 2000 Summer Olympics
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| IOC code | GEQ | ||||||||
| NOC | Equatoguinean Olympic Committee | ||||||||
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| Competitors | 4 in 2 sports | ||||||||
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Equatorial Guinea competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
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.[1] Paula Barila Bolopa attracted similar interest and support.[2][3]
Results by event
Athletics
Men's 1,500m
- José Luis Ebatela Nvo
- Round 1 - 4:06.14 (→ did not advance, 40th place)
Women's 100m
- Mari Paz Mosanga Motanga
- Round 1 - 12.91 (→ did not advance, 75th place)
Swimming
Men's 100m Freestyle
- Eric Moussambani
- Preliminary Heat - 1:52.72 (→ did not advance, 71st place)
Women's 50m Freestyle
- Paula Barila Bolopa
- Preliminary Heat - 1:03.97 (→ did not advance, 73rd place)
References
- ↑ "Courage on the blocks", The Times, 19 September 2000
- ↑ "Barila Bolopa paddles her way to Olympic stardom", Agence France-Presse, 21 September 2000
- ↑ "'Paula the Crawler' sets record", BBC, 22 September 2000
- Wallechinsky, David (2004). The Complete Book of the Summer Olympics (Athens 2004 Edition). Toronto, Canada. ISBN 1-894963-32-6.
- International Olympic Committee (2001). The Results. Retrieved 12 November 2005.
- Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (2001). Official Report of the XXVII Olympiad Volume 1: Preparing for the Games. Retrieved 20 November 2005.
- Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (2001). Official Report of the XXVII Olympiad Volume 2: Celebrating the Games. Retrieved 20 November 2005.
- Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (2001). The Results. Retrieved 20 November 2005.
- International Olympic Committee Web Site
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