Equatorial Guinea at the 2000 Summer Olympics

Equatorial Guinea at the Olympic Games

Flag of Equatorial Guinea
IOC code  GEQ
NOC Comité National Olympique EquatoGuinéen
At the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney
Competitors
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Olympic history (summary)
Summer Games

Equatorial Guinea competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.

Swimmer Eric Moussambani achieved international fame when he struggled through a 100-metre swim, alone in the pool after the other two competitors were disqualified. Moussambani had never swum in an Olympic-sized pool before, and received strong support from spectators for his efforts, followed by media coverage, noting his unusual situation and praising his courage.[1] Paula Barila Bolopa attracted similar interest and support.[2] [3]

Results by event

Athletics

Men's 1,500m

Women's 100m

Swimming

Men's 100m Freestyle

Women's 50m Freestyle

References

  1. "Courage on the blocks", The Times, 19 September 2000
  2. "Barila Bolopa paddles her way to Olympic stardom", Agence France-Presse, 21 September 2000
  3. "'Paula the Crawler' sets record", BBC, 22 September 2000
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