South Africa at the 1992 Summer Olympics

South Africa at the 1992 Summer Olympics
Flag of South Africa's National Olympic Committee, used at the 1992 Games
IOC code	RSA
NOC	South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee
Website	www.sascoc.co.za
in Barcelona
Competitors	93 (68 men and 25 women) in 19 sports
Flag bearer	Jan Tau
Medals Ranked 41st	Gold Silver Bronze Total 0 2 0 2
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
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South Africa competed at the Summer Olympic Games for the first time since 1960 at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. South Africa was permitted to re-join the Olympic Movement after its citizens voted to abolish apartheid. 93 competitors, 68 men and 25 women, took part in 87 events in 19 sports.

The flag was carried at the opening ceremony by marathon runner Jan Tau.

In South Africa's debut appearance in Olympic archery, the nation was represented by two archers. Neither advanced past the ranking round.

Five cyclists, four men and one woman, represented South Africa in 1992.

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Five fencers, three men and two women, represented South Africa in 1992.

One male pentathlete represented South Africa in 1992.

Two synchronized swimmers represented South Africa in 1992.