Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda (, ) is a sovereign country in the West Indies. It lies at the juncture of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean in the Leeward Islands part of the Lesser Antilles, at 17°N latitude. The country consists of two majo ...
competed at the
2012 Summer Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012) was an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom. The first event, th ...
in
London
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,
United Kingdom
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from 27 July to 12 August 2012. This was the nation's ninth appearance at the Summer Olympics.
Four athletes from Antigua and Barbuda were selected to the team, competing in athletics and swimming. Sprinter
Daniel Bailey
Daniel Bakka Everton Bailey (born 9 September 1986) is a sprinter from Antigua and Barbuda who specializes in the 100m.
Career
Bailey represented Antigua and Barbuda at the 2004 Summer Olympics, the 2006 Commonwealth Games, the 2008 Summer Ol ...
reprised his role to carry the nation's flag in the opening ceremony, since he did so in 2004. Antigua and Barbuda, however, has yet to win its first Olympic medal.
Athletics
Three athletes, two male and one female, achieved qualifying standards in the following athletics events:
;Men
;Women
;Key
* Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
* Q = Qualified for the next round
* q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser ''or'', in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
* NR = National record
* N/A = Round not applicable for the event
* Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round
Swimming
One female swimmer, achieved the qualifying standard in the following swimming event:
;Women
See also
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Antigua and Barbuda at the 2012 Summer Paralympics
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Antigua and Barbuda at the 2011 Pan American Games
References
External links
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Nations at the 2012 Summer Olympics
2012
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2012 in Antigua and Barbuda sport