Saint Kitts and Nevis at the 2000 Summer Olympics

Saint Kitts and Nevis took part in the 2000 Summer Olympics, which were held in Sydney, Australia, from September 13 to October 1.[1] The country's participation marked its second appearance at the Summer Olympics since its debut at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. The delegation included two track and field athletes: Kim Collins and Valma Bass.[1][2]

Saint Kitts and Nevis at the
2000 Summer Olympics
IOC codeSKN
NOCSt. Kitts and Nevis Olympic Committee
Websitewww.sknoc.org
in Sydney
Competitors2
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)

Background

Saint Kitts and Nevis participated in three Olympics between its Olympic debut at the 1996 games in Atlanta, United States, and the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.[2] Saint Kitts and Nevis made their first appearance at the Olympics in 1996, sending ten athletes.[2][3] Kim Collins previously competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in both the men's 100 meters and the men's 4 × 100 meters relay.[3][4] Valma Bass previously partook in the 1996 Summer Olympics in the women's 4 × 100 meters relay.[3][5]

The Saint Kitts and Nevis Olympic Committee was first formed on May 27, 1986. The committee gained recognition by the International Olympic Committee in 1993 at a session of the IOC in Monte Carlo, Monaco.[6]

Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 2000 Summer Olympics

Saint Kitts and Nevis was represented by one male and one female athlete at the 2000 Summer Olympics in athletics: Kim Collins in both the men's 100 and 200 meter runs and Valma Bass in both the women's 100 and 200 meter runs.[1][4][5] This was the second Olympic appearance for both Collins and Bass; both athletes had previously competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics.[4][5]

Collins competed in both the 100 meter and 200 meter dashes.[1][4] Collins finished seventh out of ninety-seven athletes that competed in the 100 meter event. The medals in the 100 meter event went to athletes from the United States, Trinidad and Tobago, and Barbados.[7] Collins placed fifth in the semifinals for the 200 meter event, and thus failed to advance to the finals. The medals in the 200 meter event went to athletes from Greece, Great Britain, and Trinidad and Tobago.[4][8]

Bass competed in both the 100 and 200 meter sprints.[1][5] Bass finished seventh in the semifinals for the 100 meter event, and eighth in the semifinals for the 200 meter sprint. She failed to advance in both rounds.[5][9][10] The medals in the 100 meter event went to athletes from Greece and Jamaica.[9] In the 200 meter event, athletes from the Bahamas, Sri Lanka, and Jamaica received medals.[10]

Stadium Australia where both Bass and Collins competed in athletics
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
Men
Athlete Event Heat Quarterfinal Semifinal Final Notes
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Kim Collins 100 m 10.39 2 Q 10.19 2 Q 10.20 4 Q 10.17 7 [4]
200 m 20.52 2 Q 20.47 3 Q 20.57 5 Did not advance
Women
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final Notes
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Valma Bass 100 m 11.45 3 Q 11.60 7 Did not advance [5]
200 m 23.37 4Q 23.57 8 Did not advance

References
  1. "Saint Kitts and Nevis at the 2000 Sydney Summer Games | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 11 June 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  2. "Olympic History of Saint Kitts and Nevis". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 26 April 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  3. "Saint Kitts and Nevis at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 11 June 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  4. "Kim Collins Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  5. "Valma Bass Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 13 February 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  6. "Our History – St. Kitts and Nevis Olympic Committee". www.sknoc.org. Archived from the original on 12 February 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  7. "Athletics at the 2000 Sydney Summer Games: Men's 100 metres". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 5 May 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  8. "Athletics at the 2000 Sydney Summer Games: Men's 200 metres". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  9. "Athletics at the 2000 Sydney Summer Games: Women's 100 metres". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 12 January 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  10. "Athletics at the 2000 Sydney Summer Games: Women's 200 metres". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 5 December 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
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