Palestine_at_the_2004_Summer_Olympics

Palestine at the 2004 Summer Olympics

Palestine at the 2004 Summer Olympics

Sporting event delegation

Palestine competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004.

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The Palestine Olympic Committee listed Sofia Sakorafa, a Greek-born former javelin world record holder who had recently obtained Palestinian citizenship, as part of its delegation.[3] The International Olympic Committee, however, barred Sakorafa from competing,[4] due to her failing to meet the qualifying standard.[5]

Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics

Palestinian athletes 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).[6][7]

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
Men
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Women
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Swimming

Main article: Swimming at the 2004 Summer Olympics
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See also

References

  1. [1]
    "2004 Athens: Flag Bearers for the Opening Ceremony". Olympics. 13 August 2004. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
  2. [2]
    "Political Talk at the Olympic Village". The Daily Beast. 23 August 2004. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  3. [3]
    "Greek bids for Palestinian team". BBC Sport. 11 May 2004. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
  4. [4]
    "Olympics: IOC Blocks Greek Javelin Champion's Olympic Comeback for Palestine". Agence France-Presse. 11 August 2004. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
  5. [5]
    "Palestinian javelin thrower ruled ineligible". NBC. 10 August 2004. Archived from the original on 13 February 2012. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
  6. [6]
    "iaaf.org – Top Lists". IAAF. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
  7. [7]
    "IAAF Games of the XXX Olympiad – Athens 2004 Entry Standards". IAAF. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
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