Somalia at the 2012 Summer Olympics
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Somalia participated at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom, which took place from 27 July to 12 August 2012. The country's participation in London marked its ninth appearance in the Summer Olympics since its debut at the 1972 Summer Olympics. The delegation included one short-distance sprinter and one long-distance runner: Mohamed Hassan Mohamed and Zamzam Mohamed Farah. Both qualified for the games through wildcard places from the International Association of Athletics Federations. Farah was selected as the flag bearer for both the opening and closing ceremonies. Mohamed and Farah failed to advance beyond the heat stage of their respective events.
Somalia at the 2012 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | SOM |
NOC | Somali Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
in London | |
Competitors | 2 in 1 sport |
Flag bearer | Zamzam Mohamed Farah |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |