Togo at the 2018 Winter Olympics

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Togo at the
2018 Winter Olympics

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IOC code TOG
NOC Comité National Olympique Togolais
in Pyeongchang, South Korea
February 9–25, 2018
Competitors 1 in 1 sport
Flag bearer Mathilde-Amivi Petitjean (opening & closing)
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Winter Olympics appearances (overview)
Togolese-born skier and former competitor for France Mathilde-Amivi Petitjean competed in cross-country skiing as the only athlete representing Togo. Mathilde-Amivi Petitjean 02.JPG
Togolese-born skier and former competitor for France Mathilde-Amivi Petitjean competed in cross-country skiing as the only athlete representing Togo.

Togo competed at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, from 9 to 25 February 2018. It was represented by single athlete, cross-country skier Mathilde-Amivi Petitjean.

Togo country in Africa

Togo, officially the Togolese Republic, is a country in West Africa bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north. The sovereign state extends south to the Gulf of Guinea, where its capital Lomé is located. Togo covers 57,000 square kilometres, making it one of the smallest countries in Africa, with a population of approximately 7.6 million.

2018 Winter Olympics 23rd Winter Olympics, Pyeongchang (S. Korea) 2018

The 2018 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and commonly known as PyeongChang 2018, was an international winter multi-sport event that was held between 9 and 25 February 2018 in Pyeongchang County, Gangwon Province, South Korea, with the opening rounds for certain events held on 8 February 2018, the eve of the opening ceremony.

South Korea Republic in East Asia

South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and lying to the east of the Asian mainland. The name Korea is derived from Goguryeo which was one of the great powers in East Asia during its time, ruling most of the Korean Peninsula, Manchuria, parts of the Russian Far East and Inner Mongolia, under Gwanggaeto the Great. South Korea lies in the north temperate zone and has a predominantly mountainous terrain. It comprises an estimated 51.4 million residents distributed over 100,363 km2 (38,750 sq mi). Its capital and largest city is Seoul, with a population of around 10 million.

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Competitors

The following is the list of number of competitors participating in the Togolese delegation per sport.

SportMenWomenTotal
Cross-country skiing 011
Total011

Alpine skiing

Togo qualified one female athlete, [1] but Alessia Afi Dipol withdrew.

Cross-country skiing

Togo qualified one female athlete. [2]

Distance
AthleteEventFinal
TimeDeficitRank
Mathilde-Amivi Petitjean Women's 10 km freestyle 32:52.1+7:51.683
Sprint
AthleteEventQualificationQuarterfinalSemifinalFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Mathilde-Amivi Petitjean Women's sprint 3:45.9359Did not advance

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References

  1. "Alpine Skiing Quota List for Olympic Games 2018". www.data.fis-ski.com/. International Ski Federation (FIS). 30 June 2017. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
  2. "Cross-country Skiing Quota List for Olympic Games 2018". www.data.fis-ski.com/. International Ski Federation (FIS). 12 December 2017. Retrieved 16 December 2017.