Antigua and Barbuda at the 2012 Summer Olympics

Antigua and Barbuda competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom from 27 July to 12 August 2012. This was the nation's ninth appearance at the Summer Olympics.

Antigua and Barbuda at the
2012 Summer Olympics
IOC codeANT
NOCThe Antigua and Barbuda Olympic Association
in London
Competitors4[1] in 2 sports
Flag bearer Daniel Bailey (opening)
Karin O'Reilly Clashing (closing)
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)

Four athletes from Antigua and Barbuda were selected to the team, competing in athletics and swimming. Sprinter Daniel Bailey reprised his role to carry the nation's flag in the opening ceremony, since he did so in 2004. Antigua and Barbuda, however, has yet to win its first Olympic medal.

Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics

Three athletes, two male and one female, achieved qualifying standards in the following athletics events:[2][3]

Men
Athlete Event Heat Quarterfinal Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Daniel Bailey 100 m Bye 10.12 2 Q 10.16 6 Did not advance
Brendan Christian 200 m 20.63 4 q N/A 20.58 5 Did not advance
Women
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Afia Charles 400 m 54.25 5 Did not advance
Key
  • Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
  • Q = Qualified for the next round
  • q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
  • NR = National record
  • N/A = Round not applicable for the event
  • Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round

Swimming
Main article: Swimming at the 2012 Summer Olympics

One female swimmer, achieved the qualifying standard in the following swimming event:

Women
Athlete Events Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Karin O'Reilly Clashing 50 m freestyle 30.01 55 Did not advance

See also

References
  1. "Antigua and Barbuda – 2012 Olympic Athletes". Archived from the original on 3 June 2013.
  2. "iaaf.org – Top Lists". IAAF. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
  3. IAAF Games of the XXX Olympiad – London 2012 ENTRY STANDARDS (PDF), IAAF, archived from the original (PDF) on 7 July 2012, retrieved 4 June 2011
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