Brazil at the 1998 Winter Olympics
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| Brazil at the 1998 Winter Olympics | |
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| IOC code | BRA |
| NOC | Brazilian Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Nagano | |
| Competitors | 1 (man) in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Marcelo Apovian |
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| Winter Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Brazil sent a delegation to compete at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan from 7–22 February 1998. The delegation consisted of a single athlete Marcelo Apovian, who competed in alpine skiing. Making his second Olympic appearance, he finished his only event, the men's super-G in 37th place, last among those who finished the race.
The Brazilian Olympic Committee was recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on 1 January 1935, 21 years after its creation.[1] Brazil first joined Olympic Competition at the 1900 Summer Olympics, and made their first Winter Olympics appearance in 1992.[2] Therefore, the 1998 Winter Olympics were their third appearance at a Winter Olympic Games.[2] The 1998 Games were held from 7–22 February 1998; a total of 2,176 athletes took part, representing 72 National Olympic Committees.[3] The only athlete sent by Brazil to the Nagano Olympics was Marcelo Apovian, an alpine skier.[4] He was chosen as the flagbearer for the opening ceremony.[2]