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Uganda was first at the Olympic Games in 1956. They have been in every Summer Olympic Games since then, except for the boycotted 1976 Summer Olympics. Uganda has never been at the Winter Olympic Games.
The National Olympic Committee for Uganda was formed in 1950 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1956.
Medalists
| Medal | Name | Games | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Silver |
Eridadi Mukwanga | 1968 Mexico | Boxing | Men's bantamweight |
 Bronze |
Leo Rwabwogo | 1968 Mexico | Boxing | Men's flyweight |
 Gold |
John Akii-Bua | 1972 Munich | Athletics | Men's 400 metre hurdles |
| Silver |
Leo Rwabwogo | 1972 Munich | Boxing | Men's flyweight |
| Silver |
John Mugabi | 1980 Moscow | Boxing | Men's welterweight |
| Bronze |
Davis Kamoga | 1996 Atlanta | Athletics | Men's 400 metres |
| Gold |
Stephen Kiprotich | 2012 London | Athletics | Men's marathon |
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