Belize at the Olympics facts for kids
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| IOC code | BIZ | ||||||||
| NOC | Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association | ||||||||
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Belize first joined the Olympic Games in 1968. Since then, they have sent athletes to almost every Summer Olympic Games. They did not go to the 1980 Games because of a boycott led by the United States. Belize has never competed in the Winter Olympic Games. From 1968 to 1972, Belize was called British Honduras, which was its name when it was a colony.
Belize's own Olympic group, the National Olympic Committee, started in 1967. The International Olympic Committee officially recognized them that same year. As of 2024, no athlete from Belize has won an Olympic medal. Their best performance was in 2024. During those games, Shaun Gill was their only athlete. He finished 6th in his heat in the men's 100 meters race.
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Belize at the Summer Olympics
Belize has sent athletes to the Summer Olympics many times. They have competed in various sports. The country aims to show its athletic talent on the world stage.
Olympic Participation History
Belize made its Olympic debut in 1968. Back then, it was known as British Honduras. Since then, athletes from Belize have proudly represented their nation. They have taken part in different Summer Games events.
Notable Moments and Athletes
While Belize has not yet won an Olympic medal, its athletes have shown great effort. Each time they compete, they represent their country with pride. For example, in 2024, Shaun Gill competed in the 100-meter dash. His participation highlights Belize's ongoing presence in the Games.
Summer Games Medal Count
Belize has not yet won any Olympic medals. The table below shows their participation in each Summer Games. It also shows the number of athletes who competed.
| Games | Athletes | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Rank |
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 1968 Mexico City |
7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 1972 Munich |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 1976 Montreal |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 1980 Moscow |
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 1984 Los Angeles |
11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
  1988 Seoul |
10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 1992 Barcelona |
10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 1996 Atlanta |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 2000 Sydney |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 2004 Athens |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 2008 Beijing |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 2012 London |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 2016 Rio de Janeiro |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 2020 Tokyo |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 2024 Paris |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2028 Los Angeles |
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| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | |
See also
- List of flag bearers for Belize at the Olympics
- Category:Olympic competitors for Belize
