São Tomé and Príncipe at the 2004 Summer Olympics
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São Tomé and Príncipe
competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics
in Athens
, Greece
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Athletics
Though neither of the Santomean athletes finished anywhere near a medal spot, Fonseca finished with a personal best in the 20 km walk by over eight minutes.
Men's 100 metres
Women's 20 kilometre Walk
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe, officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, is a Portuguese-speaking island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa. It consists of two islands: São Tomé and Príncipe, located about apart and about , respectively, off...
competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics
2004 Summer Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...
in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
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AthleticsAthletics at the 2004 Summer OlympicsAt the 2004 Summer Olympics, the athletics events were held at the Athens Olympic Stadium from August 18 to August 29, except for the marathons , the race walks , and the shot put...
Though neither of the Santomean athletes finished anywhere near a medal spot, Fonseca finished with a personal best in the 20 km walk by over eight minutes.Men's 100 metres
Athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres
The men's 100 metres was of one of 23 track events of the athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics, in Athens. It was contested at the Athens Olympic Stadium, from August 21 to August 22, by a total of 84 sprinters from 63 nations....
- Yazaldes NascimentoYazaldes NascimentoYazaldes Nascimento is an athlete from São Tomé and Príncipe who specializes in the 100 metres.Participating in the 2004 Summer Olympics, he achieved eighth place in his 100 metres heat, thus missing out on a placing in Round 2 of the event. He did however achieve a personal best time with 11.00...
- Round 1: 11.00 s (8th in heat 1, did not advance, 67th overall)
Women's 20 kilometre Walk
- Fumilay FonsecaFumilay FonsecaFumilay Fonseca is a São Toméan race walker.At the age of sixteen, she appeared at the 2004 Summer Olympics finishing at 52nd place with a time of 2:04.54 hours. She was also the flag bearer for her country at the opening ceremony....
- 2:04:54 (52nd overall) (Personal Best)
Officials
- President: Mr. João Manuel Da Costa Alegre Afonso
- Secretary General: António Menezes Da Trindade