Benin at the Olympics facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Benin at the Olympics
IOC code	BEN
NOC	Benin National Olympic and Sports Committee
Medals	Gold Silver Bronze Total 0 0 0 0
Summer appearances
1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020

Benin is a country in West Africa. It has sent its best athletes to almost every Summer Olympic Games since 1980. Before that, in 1972, the country competed under its old name, Dahomey.

Even though Benin has participated in twelve different Olympics, its athletes have not yet won an Olympic medal. Also, no athletes from Benin have ever competed in the Winter Olympic Games.

Benin's Olympic Journey

Early Participation

Benin first joined the Olympic Games in 1972. This was in Munich, Germany. At that time, the country was known as Dahomey.

In 1975, the country changed its name to Benin. It then competed under this new name for the first time in Moscow in 1980. Since then, Benin has proudly sent its athletes to every Summer Olympics.

Olympic Medals for Benin

Summer Games Results

Benin has not yet won any Olympic medals. The table below shows how many medals Benin has won at each Summer Olympic Games.

Games	Athletes	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total	Rank
1972 Munich	3	0	0	0	0	–
1976 Montreal	did not participate
1980 Moscow	18	0	0	0	0	–
1984 Los Angeles	3	0	0	0	0	–
1988 Seoul	7	0	0	0	0	–
1992 Barcelona	6	0	0	0	0	–
1996 Atlanta	5	0	0	0	0	–
2000 Sydney	4	0	0	0	0	–
2004 Athens	4	0	0	0	0	–
2008 Beijing	5	0	0	0	0	–
2012 London	5	0	0	0	0	–
2016 Rio de Janeiro	6	0	0	0	0	–
2020 Tokyo	7	0	0	0	0	–
2024 Paris	5	0	0	0	0	–
2028 Los Angeles	Future event
Total		0	0	0	0	–

See Also

• List of flag bearers for Benin at the Olympics
• Benin at the Paralympics

Benín en los Juegos Olímpicos para niños