Liberia at the Olympics facts for kids
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| IOC code | LBR | ||||||||
| NOC | Liberia National Olympic Committee | ||||||||
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Liberia, a country in West Africa, has been part of the exciting Summer Olympic Games for many years. Athletes from Liberia have competed in almost every Summer Olympics since 1956. They did not participate in the games in 1968, 1976, 1980, and 1992.
So far, no athletes from Liberia have ever competed in the Winter Olympic Games.
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Liberia at the Olympics: A Journey of Sportsmanship
When Did Liberia Start Competing?
Liberia first sent its athletes to the Summer Olympics in 1956. This was a big moment for the country, showing its dedication to international sports. Since then, Liberian athletes have proudly represented their nation on the world stage.
They have participated in many Olympic Games. Sometimes, a country might miss a few games. Liberia did not send athletes in 1968, 1976, and 1992. In 1980, they even withdrew after the opening ceremony. Despite these breaks, Liberia has consistently returned to the Olympics.
Understanding Liberia's Olympic Committee
Every country that participates in the Olympics has a special group called a National Olympic Committee. For Liberia, this committee was created in 1954. The very next year, in 1955, the International Olympic Committee officially recognized it. This recognition is important because it allows Liberia to send its athletes to the Olympic Games.
The Liberia National Olympic Committee helps train athletes and organize their participation. It ensures that Liberian athletes have the chance to compete against the best in the world.
Liberia's Olympic Performance: No Medals Yet
While Liberian athletes have shown great spirit and effort, they have not yet won any Olympic medals. Medals are awarded for finishing in the top three: gold for first place, silver for second, and bronze for third. Even without medals, participating in the Olympics is a huge achievement for any athlete. It shows dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship.
Looking at the Summer Games Results
The table below shows Liberia's participation in the Summer Olympic Games. You can see how many athletes they sent each year and that they haven't won any gold, silver, or bronze medals yet. The "Total" column shows the sum of medals, which is 0 for Liberia.
| Games | Athletes | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Rank |
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 1956 Melbourne |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 1960 Rome |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 1964 Tokyo |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 1968 Mexico City |
did not participate | |||||
 1972 Munich |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 1976 Montreal |
did not participate | |||||
 1980 Moscow |
Withdrew after opening ceremony | |||||
 1984 Los Angeles |
7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 1988 Seoul |
8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 1992 Barcelona |
did not participate | |||||
| 1996 Atlanta |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2000 Sydney |
8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 2004 Athens |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 2008 Beijing |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 2012 London |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 2016 Rio de Janeiro |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 2020 Tokyo |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 2024 Paris |
8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2028 Los Angeles |
future event | |||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | |
See also
- List of flag bearers for Liberia at the Olympics
- Liberia at the Paralympics
