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from July 27 to August 12, 2012. This nation marked its seventh appearance at the Olympics. Five athletes from American Samoa were selected to the Games; all of them were given under Universality slots and tripartite invitation, without being qualified. Freestyle swimmer Ching Maou Wei became the nation's first male flag bearer at the opening ceremony since 1996. Among the sports played by the athletes, American Samoa also marked its Olympic return in wrestling after 16 years. American Samoa, however, has yet to win its first ever Olympic medal.

Athletics

Athletes from American Samoa have so far achieved qualifying standards in the following athletics events (up to a maximum of 3 athletes in each event at the 'A' Standard, and 1 at the 'B' Standard): ;Men

Judo

American Samoa has had 1 judoka invited.

Swimming

Swimmers have so far achieved qualifying standards in the following events (up to a maximum of 2 swimmers in each event at the Olympic Qualifying Time (OQT), and potentially 1 at the Olympic Selection Time (OST)): ;Men ;Women

Wrestling

American Samoa has qualified one quota place. ;Men's freestyle

Officials

* President: Mr. Kenneth Tupua * Secretary General: Mr. Etisone Imo, Jr. * Chef de Mission: Mr. Kent Yamada * Physiotherapist: Mr. Chris Spalding, ATC * Athletics Coach: Mr. Valusia Talataina * Judo Team Leader: Ms. Michaelle Vargas * Swimming Team Leader: Ms. Erika Radewagen * Swimming Coach: Mr. Robert Scanlan * Wrestling Coach: Mr. Ethan Lake

References

External links

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Samoa News Olympics Update
Nations at the 2012 Summer Olympics

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