In today's world, Samoa at the Olympics has taken a leading role both in everyday life and in the professional sphere. With the advancement of technology and globalization, Samoa at the Olympics has become a topic of constant interest, generating debates, research and new ways of approaching it. From its influence on society to its implications on the economy, Samoa at the Olympics has impacted in various ways, transforming not only the way we interact, but also the way we think and relate to the environment. In this article, we will explore some of the most relevant facets of Samoa at the Olympics, analyzing its importance and its evolution over time.
| Samoa at the Olympics | |
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| IOC code | SAM |
| NOC | Samoa Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| Medals Ranked 134th |
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| Summer appearances | |
Samoa (or Western Samoa until 1996) first participated at the Olympic Games in 1984, and has sent athletes to compete in every Summer Olympic Games since then. The nation has never participated in the Winter Olympic Games.
The National Olympic Committee for Samoa was created in 1983 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee that same year.
Samoa was retroactively awarded its first medal at the 2008 Games in Beijing after originally finishing fourth in the women's +75 kg category in weightlifting, as the silver and bronze medallists were stripped of their medals in 2016 for doping.
Medal tables
Medals by Summer Games
| Games | Athletes | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Los Angeles | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 1988 Seoul | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 1992 Barcelona | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 1996 Atlanta | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2000 Sydney | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2004 Athens | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2008 Beijing | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 70 |
| 2012 London | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2016 Rio de Janeiro | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2020 Tokyo | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2024 Paris | future event | |||||
| 2028 Los Angeles | ||||||
| 2032 Brisbane | ||||||
| Total | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 132 | |
Medals by sport
- As of the 2016 Summer Olympics
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Weightlifting | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals (1 entries) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
List of medalists
| Medal | Name | Games | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Silver |
Ele Opeloge | 2008 Beijing |  Weightlifting |
Women's +75 kg |
See also
External links
- "Samoa (until 1996 Western Samoa)". International Olympic Committee. 27 July 2021.
- "Samoa". Olympedia.com.
- "Olympic Analytics/SAM". olympanalyt.com.
