List of flag bearers for Peru at the Olympics facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Peru at the Olympics
IOC code	PER
NOC	Peruvian Olympic Committee
Website
Medals	Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 3 1 5
Summer appearances
1900 1904–1932 1936 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020
Winter appearances
2010 2014 2018

Peru has a proud history at the Olympic Games! Every four years, athletes from all over the world gather to compete. A very special moment in the Olympics is the opening ceremony. During this event, each country's team marches into the stadium, and one athlete has the incredible honor of carrying their nation's flag. This person is called the flag bearer.

This article lists the amazing athletes who have carried the flag for Peru at the Olympic Games. Being a flag bearer is a huge honor. It shows that the athlete is a great representative of their country and a role model for others.

Peru's Olympic Flag Bearers

The table below shows all the athletes who have proudly carried the Peruvian flag at the Olympic Games. You can see the year, whether it was the Summer or Winter Olympics, the name of the flag bearer, and their sport. Sometimes, a country might have two flag bearers, especially in recent years, to promote gender equality.

Notable Peruvian Flag Bearers

Some athletes have had the honor of carrying the flag more than once! For example, Francisco Boza, a shooter, carried the flag three times for the Summer Olympics (1992, 2004, 2016). Roberto Carcelen, a cross-country skier, carried the flag twice for the Winter Olympics (2010, 2014). This shows their dedication and importance to Peruvian sports.

See also

• Peru at the Olympics