São Tomé and Príncipe at the 2004 Summer Olympics
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São Tomé and Príncipe competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, which was held from 13 to 29 August 2004. The country's participation at Athens marked its third appearance in the Summer Olympics since its debut in the 1996 Summer Olympics.
São Tomé and Príncipe at the 2004 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | STP |
NOC | Comité Olímpico de São Tomé e Príncipe |
in Athens | |
Competitors | 2 in 1 sport |
Flag bearer | Fumilay Fonseca |
Medals |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Two track and field athletes, Yazaldes Nascimento and Fumilay Fonseca, were selected to represent the nation via wildcards, as the nation had no athletes that met either the "A" or "B" qualifying standards. Fonseca was selected as flag bearer for the opening ceremony. Fonseca was also notable for becoming the youngest ever athlete to represent São Tomé and Príncipe at the Summer Olympics, aged 16 years and 92 days. This is a record which still stands today.
Nascimento did not progress beyond the heats in the Men's 100 meters, and Fonseca finished last in her event, the 20 kilometers walk. This therefore meant that São Tomé and Príncipe won no medals in this Summer Olympics.