Central African Republic at the 1996 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | CAF |
NOC | Comité National Olympique et Sportif Centrafricain |
in Atlanta | |
Competitors | 5 in 1 sport |
Flag bearer | Mickael Conjungo |
Medals |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
The Central African Republic competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States.
The following is the list of number of competitors in the Games. [1]
Sport | Men | Women | Total |
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Athletics | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Total | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Athletes | Events | Heat Round 1 | Heat Round 2 | Semifinal | Final | ||||
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Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
Martial Biguet | 400 metres | 48.92 | 53 | did not advance | |||||
Ernest Ndissipou | Marathon | N/A | 2:35:55 | 97 |
Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Mickaël Conjungo | Discus throw | 55.34 | 34 | did not advance |
Athletes | Events | Heat Round 1 | Heat Round 2 | Semifinal | Final | ||||
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Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
Denise Ouabangui | 400 metres | 55.74 | 46 | did not advance | |||||
Virginie Gloum | Marathon | N/A | did not finish |
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