| Lebanon at the 1996 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | LIB |
| NOC | Lebanese Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Atlanta | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Mohamed Al-Aywan [1] |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
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