Ethiopia at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Ethiopia at the Olympic Games

Flag of Ethiopia
IOC code  ETH
NOC Ethiopian Olympic Committee
Websitewww.ethiolympic.org
At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin
Competitors 1 (1 man) in 1 sport
Flag bearer Robel Teklemariam (opening and closing)[1][2]
Medals Gold
0		 Silver
0		 Bronze
0		 Total
0
Olympic history (summary)
Summer Games
Winter Games

Ethiopia competed in the Winter Olympic Games for the first time at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, sending a single skier. Robel Teklemariam intended to compete in both cross-country skiing and in alpine skiing, but elected to only enter cross-country events. Teklemarariam is the first Ethiopian to compete in a Winter Olympics, having learned to ski while attending school in the United States.[3]

Cross-country skiing

Teklemariam was banned for five days after tests showed he had abnormally high haemoglobin levels in his blood, but was cleared after a second test, and was allowed to compete.[4] He finished 83rd in the 15 kilometre classical race, beating out 13 other racers.[5]

Distance
Athlete Event Final
Total Rank
Robel Teklemariam Men's 15 km classical 47:53.8 83

References

  1. ↑ "Flagbearers for the Opening Ceremony". Retrieved Feb 22, 2009.
  2. ↑ "Flagbearers for the Closing Ceremony". Retrieved Feb 22, 2009.
  3. ↑ "Ethiopia first at Winter Olympics". BBC. February 10, 2006. Retrieved September 22, 2009.
  4. ↑ "Ethiopian Robel Teklemariam cleared to compete in Turin Olympics". Xinhua. February 17, 2006. Retrieved September 22, 2009.
  5. ↑ "Torino 2006 Official Report - Cross Country Skiing". Torino Organizing Committee. LA84 Foundation. March 2009. Retrieved September 22, 2009.