Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines took part in the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from August 5 to August 21, 2016. This was the eighth time the country had joined the Olympic Games in a row.

The team from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was the largest they had ever sent to the Olympics up to that point. Four athletes went to the Games—two men and two women—and they competed in swimming and track and field.

All the athletes were new to the Olympics except for sprinter Kineke Alexander. She was the oldest and most experienced member of the team at age 30, and she carried the country’s flag during the opening ceremony. It was her third time competing in the Olympics.

Athletics (track and field)

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

Athletes from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines qualified to compete in several track and road events at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Up to three athletes could take part in each event.

Swimming

Main article: Swimming at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was invited to let two swimmers, one boy and one girl, compete in the Olympics. This invitation came from FINA, the group that organizes swimming events.