Cape Verde at the 1996 Summer Olympics

Cape Verde at the 1996 Summer Olympics
IOC code	CPV
NOC	Cape Verdean Olympic Committee
in Atlanta
Competitors	4 in 1 sport
Flag bearer	Manuel Jesús Rodrígues
Medals	Gold 0 Silver 0 Bronze 0 Total 0
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Cape Verde competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States, which were held from 19 July to 4 August 1996. The country's participation in Atlanta marked its first appearance at the Summer Olympics. The Cape Verdean athlete delegation consisted of four competitors: sprinters Alfayaya Embalo and Isménia do Frederico, hurdler Henry Andrade, and marathoner António Zeferino.

Embalo was set to compete in the men's 100 metres though did not start in his event. Frederico then competed in the women's 100 metres on the same day, though had placed last in her preliminary round and did not advance further. Two days later, Andrade competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles and did not finish his race. Finally, Zeferino competed in the men's marathon and placed last.

Background

The 1996 Summer Olympics were held in Atlanta, United States, from 19 July to 4 August 1996. ^[1] Cape Verde's appearance at the Games was its first ever appearance at the Summer Olympics, with the Cape Verdean Olympic Committee only being recognized by the International Olympic Committee three years prior. ^[2] Manuel Jesús Rodrígues, a team official, was designated as the flagbearer for the nation at the opening ceremony. ^[3]

Competitors

List of Cape Verdean competitors at the 1996 Summer Olympics

Sport	Men	Women	Total
Athletics	3	1	4
Total	3	1	4

Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics

Men

Sprinter Alfayaya Embalo was entered to compete in the heats of the men's 100 metres on 26 July against eight other people but did not start in his event. ^[4] Hurdler Henry Andrade was the next male athlete to compete, competing in the heats of the men's 110 metres hurdles on 28 July. He raced against seven other people though did not finish the race. ^[5] Long-distance runner António Zeferino would be the last competitor for Cape Verde at these games. In the men's marathon on 4 August, he recorded a time of 2:34:13 and had placed 94th. ^[6]

Track and road events

Athletes	Events	Heat Round 1		Heat Round 2		Semifinal		Final
		Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank
Alfayaya Embalo	100 metres	DNS		Did not advance
Henry Andrade	110 metres hurdles	DNF		Did not advance
António Zeferino	Marathon	N/A						2:34:13	94

Women

Sprinter Isménia do Frederico was the only woman in the delegation. Frederico competed in the heats of the women's 100 metres on 26 July against seven other people. She had placed last in her heat with a time of 13.03 seconds and did not advance further into the event. ^[7]

Track and road events

Athletes	Events	Heat Round 1		Heat Round 2		Semifinal		Final
		Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank
Isménia do Frederico	100 metres	13.03	52	Did not advance

References

1. "Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games". Encyclopædia Britannica . Archived from the original on 12 May 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
2. "Cape Verde Overview". Olympedia . Archived from the original on 24 March 2025. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
3. "Flagbearers for Cabo Verde". Olympedia . Archived from the original on 16 February 2025. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
4. "100 Metres, Men". Olympedia . Archived from the original on 2 May 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
5. "110 metres Hurdles, Men". Olympedia . Archived from the original on 2 May 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
6. "Marathon, Men". Olympedia . Archived from the original on 2 May 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
7. "100 Metres, Women". Olympedia . Archived from the original on 2 May 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2025.