Brazil at the 1920 Summer Olympics
| Brazil at the 1920 Summer Olympics |
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| IOC code | BRA | ||||||||
| NOC | Brazilian Olympic Committee | ||||||||
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| in Antwerp | |||||||||
| Competitors | 16 in 5 sports | ||||||||
| Flag bearer | Afrânio da Costa | ||||||||
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Medals Ranked 15th |
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Brazil competed at the modern Olympic Games for the first time at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium. 16 competitors, all men, took part in 10 events in 5 sports.
With 3 medals, Brazil finished at 15th among 29 nations.
A single diver represented Brazil in the nation's Olympic debut in 1920. Wellisch competed in all three of the men's events, reaching the final in two but winning no medals.
Ranks given are within the semifinal group.
Five rowers represented Brazil in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport. Brazil sent one boat, in the coxed fours. It was unable to advance past the semifinals, taking second place to the United States in the three-boat heat. Ranks given are within the heat.
Five shooters represented Brazil in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport as well as the Olympics. All three of Brazil's medals at the Antwerp Games came in shooting events, with one of each type.
Two swimmers, both male, represented Brazil in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport as well as the Olympics. Neither swimmer advanced past the quarterfinals.
Brazil competed in the Olympic water polo tournament for the first time in 1920. A modified version of the Bergvall System was in use at the time. Brazil won its first match, against France, before being defeated by Sweden in the quarterfinals.
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