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Namibia at the Olympics
In today's world, Namibia at the Olympics has become an increasingly relevant topic of interest. With a significant impact on various aspects of society, Namibia at the Olympics has generated extensive debate and interest in different sectors. From its influence on the economy to its impact on health, Namibia at the Olympics is a topic that has been the subject of study and analysis by experts and academics around the world. With the aim of clarifying and deepening the understanding of Namibia at the Olympics, this article will address the different aspects related to this topic, in order to provide a broad and detailed vision of its importance and impact today.
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| IOC code | NAM |
| NOC | Namibia National Olympic Committee |
| Website | olympic |
| Medals Ranked 117th |
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| Summer appearances | |
Namibia first participated at the Olympic Games in 1992, and has sent athletes to compete in every Summer Olympic Games since then. Namibia has never participated in the Winter Olympic Games.
Namibian athletes have won a total of five medals, all silver medals. Frankie Fredericks won four medals in athletics across two Olympics.
The Namibian National Olympic Committee was created in 1990 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1991.
Medal tables
| Games | Athletes | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Barcelona | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 41 |
| 1996 Atlanta | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 55 |
| 2000 Sydney | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2004 Athens | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2008 Beijing | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2012 London | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2016 Rio de Janeiro | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2020 Tokyo | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 77 |
| 2024 Paris | future event | |||||
| 2028 Los Angeles | ||||||
| 2032 Brisbane | ||||||
| Total | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 115 | |
Medals by sport
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Athletics | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Totals (1 entries) | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
List of medalists
| Medal | Name | Games | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Silver |
Frankie Fredericks | 1992 Barcelona |  Athletics |
Men's 100 metres |
| Silver |
Frankie Fredericks | 1992 Barcelona | Athletics |
Men's 200 metres |
| Silver |
Frankie Fredericks | 1996 Atlanta | Athletics |
Men's 100 metres |
| Silver |
Frankie Fredericks | 1996 Atlanta | Athletics |
Men's 200 metres |
| Silver |
Christine Mboma | 2020 Tokyo | Athletics |
Women's 200 metres |
See also
- List of flag bearers for Namibia at the Olympics
- Category:Olympic competitors for Namibia
- Namibia at the Paralympics
External links
- "Namibia". International Olympic Committee. 27 July 2021.
- "Namibia". Olympedia.com.
- "Olympic Analytics/NAM". olympanalyt.com.
