| Portugal at the 1998 Winter Olympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | POR |
| NOC | Olympic Committee of Portugal |
| Website | www |
| in Nagano | |
| Competitors | 2 in 2 sports |
| Flag bearer | Mafalda Pereira |
| Medals |
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| Officials | 1 |
| Winter Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Portugal competed at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan.
A delegation of two competitors participated in two sports but no medal was gained.
| Athlete | Event | Qualifying | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Rank | Points | Rank | ||
| Mafalda Pereira | Aerials | 118.86 | 21 | Did not advance | |
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | ||
| Fausto Marreiros | 5000 m | 7:01.87 | 31 |
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