Brunei at the 1996 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | BRU |
NOC | Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council |
Website | www |
in Atlanta | |
Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
Flag bearer | Abdul Hakeem Jefri Bolkiah |
Medals |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Brunei, as Brunei Darussalam, had an athlete compete for the first time at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States. Brunei had previously made its debut at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul when it sent a swimming official, but skipped the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.
Shooter | Event | Final | |
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Score | Rank | ||
Prince Abdul Hakeem Jefri Bolkiah | skeet | 112 | 49 |
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