Portugal at the 1912 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | POR |
NOC | Olympic Committee of Portugal |
Website | www |
in Stockholm | |
Competitors | 6 in 3 sports |
Flag bearer | Francisco Lázaro |
Officials | 1 |
Medals |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Portugal's first participation in the Summer Olympic Games took place at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden. The nation was represented by a delegation of six competitors, who took part in three sports but failed to win a medal. The Portuguese debut participation was marked by the death of flag bearer Francisco Lázaro, who succumbed to electrolytic imbalance after the marathon race.