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Monaco at the 2012 Summer Olympics

Monaco competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London from 27 July to 12 August 2012. This was the nation's 19th consecutive Olympiad since its debut in 1920.

The Monégasque Olympic Committee sent the nation's largest delegation to the Games since the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. A total of six athletes, five men and one woman, competed. Monaco continued its medal-less streak started after the 1924 Games.

Background

Monaco made their Olympic debut at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium and they had appeared at every Summer Olympics since. The 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England, United Kingdom marked Monaco's 19th appearance at a Summer Olympics and the six athletes present was their largest delegation since the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Prior to 2012, Monaco had not won an Olympic medal since the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

Competitors

In total, six athletes represented Moncao at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England, United Kingdom across six different sports.

Athletics

In total, one Monégasque athlete participated in the athletics events – Brice Etès in the men's 800 m.

Judo

In total, one Monégasque athlete participated in the judo events – Yann Siccardi in the men's −60 kg category.

Rowing

In total, one Monégasque athlete participated in the rowing events – Mathias Raymond in the men's single sculls.

Sailing

In total, one Monégasque athlete participated in the sailing events – Damien Desprat in the men's laser.

Swimming

In total, one Monégasque athlete participated in the swimming events – Angélique Trinquier in the women's 100 m backstroke.

Triathlon

In total, one Monégasque athlete participated in the triathlon events – Hervé Banti in the men's race.

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