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Timor-Leste at the 2020 Summer Olympics

Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor and officially as the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Originally scheduled to take place from 24 July to 9 August 2020, the Games have been postponed to 23 July to 8 August 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the nations fifth appearance at the Summer Olympics.

Competitors

The following is the list of number of competitors in the Games.

Athletics

Timor-Leste received a universality slot from the World Athletics to send a male track and field athlete to the Olympics.

Track & road events

Swimming

Timor-Leste received a universality invitation from FINA to send two top-ranked swimmers (one per gender) in their respective individual events to the Olympics, based on the FINA Points System of June 28, 2021, heralding the nation's debut in the sport.

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