Benin_at_the_1980_Summer_Olympics

Benin at the
1980 Summer Olympics
Benin at the; 1980 Summer Olympics
IOC code	BEN
NOC	Benin National Olympic and Sports Committee
in Moscow
Competitors	16 (15 men and 1 woman) in 2 sports
Flag bearer	Firmin Abissi
Medals	Gold 0 Silver 0 Bronze 0 Total 0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
	1972; 1976; 1980; 1984; 1988; 1992; 1996; 2000; 2004; 2008; 2012; 2016; 2020; 2024;

Benin at the 1980 Summer Olympics

Sporting event delegation

Benin competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR. The nation returned to the Olympic Games after missing the 1976 Summer Olympics. Previously, the nation competed as Dahomey.

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Athlete	Event	Heat		Quarterfinal		Semifinal		Final
Athlete	Event	Result	Rank	Result	Rank	Result	Rank	Result	Rank
Pascal Aho	100 m	11.01	5	did not advance
Pascal Aho	200 m	22.09	5	did not advance
Amadou Alimi	5000 m	15:44.0	12	did not advance
Adam Assimi	800 m	1:59.9	6	did not advance
Damien Degboe	1500 m	4:15.3	11	did not advance
Léopold Hounkanrin	400 m	51.04	6	did not advance

Athlete	Event	Qualification		Final
Athlete	Event	Distance	Position	Distance	Position
Henri Dagba	Triple jump	14.71	18	did not advance
Inoussa Dangou	Javelin Throw	63.56	17	did not advance
Théophile Hounou	Long jump	7.07	26	did not advance

Athlete	Event	Heat		Quarterfinal		Semifinal		Final
Athlete	Event	Result	Rank	Result	Rank	Result	Rank	Result	Rank
Edwige Bancole	100 m	13.19	7	did not advance

Benin at the 1980 Summer Olympics