Djibouti at the 2000 Summer Olympics
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| Djibouti at the 2000 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | DJI |
| NOC | Comité National Olympique Djiboutien |
| in Sydney | |
| Competitors | 2 (1 man and 1 woman) in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Djama Robleh |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Djibouti took part in the 2000 Summer Olympics, which were held in Sydney, Australia from 15 September to 1 October.[1][2] The country's participation at Sydney marked its fifth appearance in the Summer Olympics since its debut at the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles, United States. The delegation included two track and field athletes; Omar Daher Gadid in the men's marathon and Roda Ali Wais in the women's 800 metres. Gadid failed to finish the marathon, while Wais did not progress past the first round of her event.
Djibouti participated in four Summer Olympics between its debut at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles, United States, and the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Djibouti made their Olympic debut in 1984, sending three athletes.[3] Djibouti's one and only medal prior to these games was a bronze awarded to Hussein Ahmed Salah in the men's marathon at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.[4] The highest number of Djibouti competing at a Games was eight at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.[2]
The Djibouti team for the 2000 Summer Olympics featured Omar Daher Gadid in the men's marathon, who had previously competed in the 10,000 metres at the 1992 Games.[5]
