The Gambia at the 2008 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | GAM |
NOC | Gambia National Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
in Beijing | |
Competitors | 3 in 2 sports |
Flag bearer | Badou Jack |
Medals |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Gambia took part in the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing, China from 8 to 24 August 2008.[1] It was Gambia's seventh appearance in the summer Olympics since its debut in 1984.[2] The Gambia team included three athletes; runners Suwaibou Sanneh and Fatou Tiyana as well as boxer Badou Jack.[3] Jack, a middleweight at his first Olympics,[4] was selected as flag bearer for both the opening[5] and closing ceremonies.[6] None of the Gambia athletes progressed further than the qualifying heats.[7][8]