Dominican Republic at the Olympics facts for kids
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| IOC code | DOM | ||||||||
| NOC | Dominican Republic Olympic Committee | ||||||||
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Dominican Republic was first at the Olympic Games in 1964.
The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for the Dominican Republic is DOM.
History
Teams from the Dominican Republic have competed in the Summer Olympic Games. None have gone to the Winter Olympic Games.
The country has won six medals in all.
List of medalists
| Medal | Name | Games | Sport | Event |
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 Bronze |
Pedro Nolasco |  1984 Los Angeles |
 Boxing |
Bantamweight |
 Gold |
Félix Sánchez |  2004 Athens |
 Athletics |
Men's 400 metre hurdles |
| Gold |
Manuel Felix Diaz |  2008 Beijing |
Boxing |
Light welterweight |
 Silver |
Yulis Gabriel Mercedes | 2008 Beijing |
 Taekwondo |
Men's 58 kg |
| Gold |
Félix Sánchez |  2012 London |
Athletics |
Men's 400 m hurdles |
| Silver |
Luguelín Santos | 2012 London |
Athletics |
Men's 400 m |
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