Chile at the 1912 Summer Olympics
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| IOC code | CHI | ||||||||
| NOC | Chilean Olympic Committee | ||||||||
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| Competitors | 14 in 4 sports | ||||||||
| Flag bearer | Leopoldo Palma | ||||||||
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Chile competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics in , Sweden. It was the first official appearance of the nation at the modern Olympic Games, although some sources claim that a single Chilean athlete competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics. Fourteen competitors, all men, took part in sixteen events in four sports.
6 athletes represented Chile.
Ranks given are within that athlete's heat for running events.
Four cyclists represented Chile. It was the first appearance of the nation in cycling. Alberto Downey had the best time in the time trial, the only race held, placing 42nd. The team of four had a combined time that placed them 9th of the 15 teams.
Two shooters represented Chile. It was the nation's debut in shooting. Both men took part in the same four events, with Ekwall being the better of the pair in three of those events.
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