Vanuatu at the 1996 Summer Olympics

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Vanuatu at the
1996 Summer Olympics
Flag of Vanuatu.svg
IOC code VAN
NOC Vanuatu Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee
Website www.oceaniasport.com/vanuatu
in Atlanta
Competitors4 in 1 sport
Flag bearer Tawai Keiruan [1]
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)

Vanuatu competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States.

Contents

Athletics

Men

Track events

AthleteEventsHeatQuarterfinalSemifinalFinal
TimePositionTimePositionTimePositionTimePosition
Laurence Jack 200 m 21.946Did not advance
Tavakalo Kailes 800 m 1:55.077n/aDid not advance
Tawai Keiruan 1500 m 4:02.7811n/aDid not advance
Women

Track events

AthleteEventsHeatSemifinalFinal
TimePositionTimePositionTimePosition
Mary-Estelle Kapalu 400 m hurdles 58.686Did not advance

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References

  1. "Tawai Keiruan". olympedia.org. OlyMADMen . Retrieved 17 December 2023.