Federated States of Micronesia at the 2016 Summer Olympics

The Federated States of Micronesia competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 to 21 August 2016. This was the nation's fifth consecutive appearance at the Summer Olympics.

Federated States of Micronesia at the
2016 Summer Olympics
IOC codeFSM
NOCFederated States of Micronesia National Olympic Committee
Websitewww.oceaniasport.com/fsm
in Rio de Janeiro
Competitors5 in 3 sports
Flag bearerJennifer Chieng[1]
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)

Federated States of Micronesia National Olympic Committee (FSMNOC) selected a team of five athletes, two men and three women, to compete only in athletics, swimming, and women's boxing (the country's Olympic debut in Rio de Janeiro) at the Games.[2] The nation's roster was similar to those sent to Sydney (2000), Athens (2004), and Beijing (2008). Among the Micronesian athletes were freestyle swimmer Debra Daniel, who competed in her third consecutive Games, and lightweight boxer Jennifer Chieng, who led the squad as the nation's flag bearer in the opening ceremony.[1] Federated States of Micronesia, however, have yet to win its first ever Olympic medal.

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

Federated States of Micronesia has received universality slots from IAAF to send two athletes (one male and one female) to the Olympics.[3][4][5]

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
Track & road events
Athlete Event Heat Quarterfinal Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Kitson Kapiriel Men's 100 m 11.42 5 Did not advance
Lerissa Henry Women's 100 m 13.53 8 Did not advance

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

Federated States of Micronesia have received an invitation from the Tripartite Commission to send a female boxer competing in the lightweight division to the Games, signifying the nation's debut in the sport.[6]

Athlete Event Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Rank
Jennifer Chieng Women's lightweight  Mayer (USA)
L 0–3		 Did not advance

Swimming
Main article: Swimming at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Federated States of Micronesia have received a Universality invitation from FINA to send two swimmers (one male and one female) to the Olympics.[7][8][9]

Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Dionisio Augustine Men's 50 m freestyle 26.17 65 Did not advance
Debra Daniel Women's 50 m freestyle 30.83 72 Did not advance

References
  1. "Woman Boxer Is FSM's Biggest Hope For Medal In Rio Olympics". Pacific Islands Report. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  2. Sebian, Jerick (27 July 2016). "FSM sends 5 athletes to Rio Olympics". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  3. "iaaf.org – Top Lists". IAAF. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
  4. "IAAF Games of the XXX Olympiad – Rio 2016 Entry Standards" (PDF). IAAF. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
  5. Sabian, Jerick (26 July 2016). "FSM sends 5 athletes to Rio Olympics". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  6. "Rio 2016 Olympic Games Tripartite Commission designates women boxing quota places to Central African Republic, Federated States of Micronesia and Panama". AIBA. 28 June 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  7. "Swimming World Rankings". FINA. Archived from the original on 6 January 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
  8. "Men's Final Entry List" (PDF). FINA. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  9. "Women's Final Entry List" (PDF). FINA. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
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