Equatorial Guinea at the Olympic Games
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At the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney
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Equatorial Guinea competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.

Swimmer Eric Moussambani achieved international fame when he struggled through a 100 metre swim, alone in the pool after the other two competitors were disqualified. Moussambani had never swum in an Olympic-sized pool before, and received strong support from spectators for his efforts, followed by media coverage, noting his unusual situation and praising his courage.^[1] Paula Barila Bolopa attracted similar interest and support.^{[2] [3]}

Contents 1 Results by event 1.1 Athletics 1.2 Swimming 2 References

[edit] Results by event

[edit] Athletics

Men's 1,500m

• Jose Luis Ebatela Nvo
  1. Round 1 - 4:06.14 (→ did not advance, 40th place)

Women's 100m

• Mari Paz Mosanga Motanga
  1. Round 1 - 12.91 (→ did not advance, 75th place)

[edit] Swimming

Men's 100m Freestyle

• Eric Moussambani
  1. Preliminary Heat - 1:52.72 (→ did not advance, 71st place)

Women's 50m Freestyle

• Paula Barila Bolopa
  1. Preliminary Heat - 1:03.97 (→ did not advance, 73rd place)

[edit] References

1. ^ "Courage on the blocks", The Times, September 19, 2000
2. ^ "Barila Bolopa paddles her way to Olympic stardom", Agence France-Presse, September 21, 2000
3. ^ "'Paula the Crawler' sets record", BBC, September 22, 2000

• Wallechinsky, David (2004). The Complete Book of the Summer Olympics (Athens 2004 Edition). Toronto, Canada. ISBN 1-894963-32-6.
• International Olympic Committee (2001). The Results. Retrieved 11/12/05.
• Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (2001). Official Report of the XXVII Olympiad Volume 1: Preparing for the Games. Retrieved 11/20/05.
• Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (2001). Official Report of the XXVII Olympiad Volume 2: Celebrating the Games. Retrieved 11/20/05.
• Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (2001). The Results. Retrieved 11/20/05.
• International Olympic Committee Web Site

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