Congo at the 1980 Summer Olympics

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Congo at the
1980 Summer Olympics

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IOC code CGO
NOC Comité National Olympique et Sportif Congolais
in Moscow
Competitors 24
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
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Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)

The People's Republic of the Congo competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR. The nation returned to the Olympic Games after boycotting the 1976 Summer Olympics.

Peoples Republic of the Congo state established in the Republic of the Congo from 1970 to 1991

The People's Republic of the Congo was a Marxist–Leninist socialist state that was established in 1969 in the Republic of the Congo. Led by the Congolese Party of Labour, it existed until 1991 when, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the country's earlier name was restored and André Milongo was named transitional prime minister.

1980 Summer Olympics Games of the XXII Olympiad, held in Moscow in 1980

The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Moscow, Soviet Union, in present-day Russia.

Moscow Capital city of Russia

Moscow is the capital and most populous city of Russia, with 13.2 million residents within the city limits, 17 million within the urban area and 20 million within the metropolitan area. Moscow is one of Russia's federal cities.

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Results by event

Athletics

Men's 100 metres

Théophile Nkounkou is a Congolese sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1980 Summer Olympics. Nkounkou ran in heat 8 coming 3rd out of 7 runners with a time of 10.53 seconds, advancing to the quarterfinals. In the quarterfinals he was placed race 3 a came 6th out of 8 runners with a time of 10.59 seconds, he didn't advance to the semi-finals. Nkounkou also competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany in the men's 4x100m relay. He raced along with Antoine Nkounkou, Louis Knanza and Jean-Pierre Bassegela. They raced in heat 4 and came 4th out of 8 teams with a time of 39.86 seconds. They advanced to the semi-finals and came 8th out of 8 runners in their race with a time of 39.97 seconds. They did not advance to the finals.

Antoine Kiakouama is a Congolese sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1980 Summer Olympics.

Men's 200 metres

Men's Marathon

Men's 110 m Hurdles

Boxing

Men's Lightweight (60 kg)

Alphonse Matoubela is a boxer from the Republic of Congo, who competed in the lightweight division at the 1980 Summer Olympics. Matoubela lost his opening bout to Tibor Dezamits of Hungary. He was born in Léopoldville, Belgian Congo.

Handball

Women's Team Competition

Angélique Abemane is a Congolese handball player. She competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics.

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