| Liberia at the 2023 African Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | LBR |
| NOC | Liberia National Olympic Committee |
| in Accra, Ghana 8 March 2024 – 23 March 2024 | |
| Competitors | 21 in 4 sports |
| Medals Ranked 33rd |
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| African Games appearances | |
Liberia competed at the 2023 African Games held from 8 to 23 March 2024 in Accra, Ghana. Liberia competed in 4 sports. [1] [2]
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Silver | Maia McCoy | Athletics | Women's 100 metres | 19 March |
| Silver | Ebony Morrison Maia McCoy Shania Collins Destiny Smith-Barnett | Athletics | Women's 4 × 100 metres relay | 20 March |
 Bronze | John Sherman Emmanuel Matadi Jabez Reeves Joseph Fahnbulleh | Athletics | Men's 4 × 100 metres relay | 20 March |
| Bronze | Grace Fahnbulleh | Boxing | Women's 50 kg | 22 March |
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