Cayman Islands at the 1976 Summer Olympics
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| Cayman Islands at the 1976 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | CAY |
| NOC | Cayman Islands Olympic Committee |
| in Montreal, Canada | |
| Competitors | 2 (2 men and 0 women) in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
The Cayman Islands competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics, which were held from 17 July to 1 August 1976 in Montreal, Canada. The country's participation in Montreal marked its first appearance at the Summer Olympics, with its National Olympic Committee being recognized in the same year. The athlete delegation of the Cayman Islands included two athletes: sailors Gerry Kirkconnell and Peter Milburn.
From 19 to 27 July, the pair competed in the 470 event. They had placed last in the event, and did not medal. Thus, Cayman Islands has yet to win an Olympic medal.
The 1976 Summer Olympics were held from 17 July to 1 August 1976 in Montreal, Canada.[1] The territory's appearance at the Games was its first ever appearance at the Summer Olympics, with the Cayman Islands Olympic Committee only being recognized by the International Olympic Committee the same year.[2] Besides sailing, the Cayman Islands Olympic Committee tried to qualify athletes in basketball, football, shooting, and volleyball.[3]
