Sierra Leone at the Olympics facts for kids
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Sierra Leone is a country in West Africa. It has sent its athletes to compete in the Summer Olympic Games many times since 1968. They have participated in almost every Summer Olympics, except for the games in 1972 and 1976.
Even though many talented athletes from Sierra Leone have competed, the country has not yet won an Olympic medal. Also, no athletes from Sierra Leone have ever competed in the Winter Olympic Games.
Sierra Leone at the Summer Olympics
Sierra Leone first joined the Olympic Games in 1968. Since then, they have sent their best athletes to compete in sports like track and field. Each time, these athletes proudly represent their country on the world stage.
Participation in Each Game
Sierra Leone has been a part of many Summer Olympics. They sent athletes to the games in:
- 1968 in Mexico City
- 1980 in Moscow
- 1984 in Los Angeles
- 1988 in Seoul
- 1992 in Barcelona
- 1996 in Atlanta
- 2000 in Sydney
- 2004 in Athens
- 2008 in Beijing
- 2012 in London
- 2016 in Rio de Janeiro
- 2020 in Tokyo (held in 2021)
- 2024 in Paris
Even though they have not won any medals yet, participating in the Olympics is a huge achievement for these athletes and their country. It shows their dedication and sportsmanship.
See also
In Spanish: Sierra Leona en los Juegos Olímpicos para niños
- List of flag bearers for Sierra Leone at the Olympics
- Sierra Leone at the Paralympics
