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Namibia at the Olympics is a history of which includes six games in six countries and 34 athletes. Since 1991, sportsmen of Namibia have taken part the growth of the "Olympic Movement".

The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for Namibia is NAM.

History

The Namibian National Olympic Committee was formed in 1990 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1991.

Teams from Namibia have competed in every Summer Olympic Games since the 1990s.

Namibia has never been in the Winter Olympic Games.

List of medalists

Medal Name Games Sport Event
22 Silver Frankie Fredericks 1992 Barcelona Athletics Men's 100 metres
22 Silver Frankie Fredericks 1992 Barcelona Athletics Men's 200 metres
22 Silver Frankie Fredericks 1996 Atlanta Athletics Men's 100 metres
22 Silver Frankie Fredericks 1996 Atlanta Athletics Men's 200 metres

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