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Federated States of Micronesia at the 2020 Summer Olympics

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Federated States of Micronesia at the
2020 Summer Olympics
IOC codeFSM
NOCFederated States of Micronesia National Olympic Committee
Websitewww.oceaniasport.com/fsm
in Tokyo
July 23, 2021 (2021-07-23) – August 8, 2021 (2021-08-08)
Competitors3 in 2 sports
Flag bearers (opening)Taeyanna Adams
Scott Fiti
Flag bearer (closing)N/A
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)

The Federated States of Micronesia competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Originally scheduled to take place from 24 July to 9 August 2020, the Games were postponed to 23 July to 8 August 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] This was the nation's sixth appearance at the Olympics, since its debut in 2000.

Competitors

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

Sport Men Women Total
Athletics 1 0 1
Swimming 1 1 2
Total 2 1 3

Athletics

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Federated States of Micronesia received a universality invitation from the World Athletics to send a male track and field athlete to the Olympics.[2]

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
Track & road events
Athlete Event Heat Quarterfinal Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Scott Fiti Men's 100 m 11.25 SB 6 Did not advance

Swimming

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Federated States of Micronesia received a universality invitation from FINA to send two top-ranked swimmers (one per binary gender) in their respective individual events to the Olympics, based on the FINA Points System of June 28, 2021.[3]

Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Tasi Limtiaco Men's 200 m individual medley 2:07.69 45 Did not advance
Taeyanna Adams Women's 100 m breaststroke 1:25.36 41 Did not advance

References

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  1. ^ "Joint Statement from the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee". Olympics. 24 March 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Road to Olympic Games 2020". World Athletics. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Tokyo Olympics Entry Lists Released, Swimming Begins July 24". Swimming World Magazine. Retrieved 16 July 2021.