Grenada at the 1996 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | GRN |
NOC | Grenada Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
in Atlanta | |
Competitors | 5 (5 men and 0 women) in 1 sport |
Flag bearer | Jason Charter |
Medals |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Grenada competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States with five athletes, all competing in track and field.
The following is the list of number of competitors in the Games. [1]
Sport | Men | Women | Total |
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Athletics | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Total | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Men's 4 × 400 m Relay
Men's Long Jump
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