Singapore at the 1996 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | SIN |
NOC | Singapore National Olympic Council |
Website | www |
in Atlanta | |
Competitors | 14 (9 men and 5 women) in 6 sports |
Flag bearer | Lee Wung Yew |
Medals |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
Singapore competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States.
Women's Marathon
Men's Competition
Women's Competition
Men's 200m Individual Medley
Men's 400m Individual Medley
Men's 100m Butterfly
Men's 200m Butterfly
Men's 4 × 200 m Freestyle Relay
Men's 4 × 100 m Medley Relay
Women's 100m Freestyle
Women's 100m Butterfly
Women's 200m Individual Medley
Women's Competition
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