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Federated States of Micronesia at the 2016 Summer Olympics

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The Federated States of Micronesia took part in the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from August 5 to August 21, 2016. This was the country's fifth time in a row to appear at the Summer Olympics.

The team from the Federated States of Micronesia had five athletes—two men and three women. They competed in athletics, swimming, and women's boxing, which was a new sport for the country. The team was led by swimmer Debra Daniel, who was competing in her third Olympics, and boxer Jennifer Chieng, who carried the nation's flag during the opening ceremony. So far, the Federated States of Micronesia has not won an Olympic medal yet.

Athletics

Main articles: Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics and Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Qualification

The Federated States of Micronesia was allowed to send two athletes, one man and one woman, to the Olympics because of special rules. These athletes competed in running and road events.

AthleteEventHeatQuarterfinalSemifinalFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Kitson KapirielMen's 100 m11.425did not advance
Lerissa HenryWomen's 100 m13.538did not advance

Boxing

Main articles: Boxing at the 2016 Summer Olympics and Boxing at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Qualification

The Federated States of Micronesia was invited to send a female boxer to compete in the lightweight division at the 2016 Summer Olympics. This marked the first time the country participated in boxing at the Olympic Games.

AthleteEventRound of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Jennifer ChiengWomen's lightweight Mayer (USA)
L 0–3
did not advance

Swimming

Main article: Swimming at the 2016 Summer Olympics

The Federated States of Micronesia was invited by FINA to send two swimmers, one boy and one girl, to the Olympics.

AthleteEventHeatSemifinalFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Dionisio AugustineMen's 50 m freestyle26.1765did not advance
Debra DanielWomen's 50 m freestyle30.8372did not advance

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