History
Colombia made its first Summer Olympic appearance in 1932 and has competed ever since, with the exception of 1952. Recently Colombia has been sending a larger team to the Olympics going from around 50 to over 100 athletes at the last two games. The nation competes in various sports including, athletics, cycling, weightlifting and in combat sports.
Colombia won its first medal at the 1972 Olympics and has won a total of 27 medals across 8 sports. Their most successful sports are cycling and weightlifting with six medals won in each. Six athletes have won multiple medals. BMX cyclist Mariana Pajon won two golds in women’s BMX race in 2012 and 2016. Also winning medals in 2012 and 2016 are triple jumper Caterine Ibarguen (gold and silver) in women’s triple jump, weightlifter Oscar Figueroa (gold and silver) in men’s -62kg and judoka Yuri Alvear (silver and bronze) in women’s -70kg. Wrestler Jackeline Renteria won two bronzes in women’s freestyle -55kg during the 2008 and 2012 games while sport shooter Helmut Bellingrodt had to wait 12 years to earn his two silver medals (in 1972 and 1984) in the men’s 50m running target. In 2016 Colombia won eight medals, equalling their record set in 2012.
Qualified Quotas
Archery
Artistic Swimming
| Event |
Qualifying Athletes |
Selected Athletes |
| Women’s Duet |
Estefania Alvarez
Monica Arango |
Estefania Alvarez
Monica Arango |
Athletics
Men’s Events
| Event |
Qualifying Athletes |
Selected Athletes |
| Men’s 200m |
Bernardo Baloyes |
Bernardo Baloyes |
| Men’s 400m |
Anthony Zambrano |
Anthony Zambrano |
| Jhon Perlaza |
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| Men’s 3000m Steeplechase |
Carlos San Martin |
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| Men’s 4x400m Relay |
Jhon Perlaza
Diego Palomeque
Jhon Solis
Anthony Zambrano |
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| Men’s 20km Walk |
Over 3 Eligible Athletes |
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| Men’s 50km Walk |
Diego Pinzon |
Diego Pinzon |
| Jorge Ruiz |
Jorge Ruiz |
| Jose Montana |
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| Men’s Marathon |
Jeison Suarez |
Jeison Suarez |
| Ivan Gonzalez |
Ivan Gonzalez |
| Men’s Discus Throw |
Mauricio Ortega |
Mauricio Ortega |
Women’s Events
| Event |
Qualifying Athletes |
Selected Athletes |
| Women’s 400m |
Melissa Gonzalez |
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| Women’s 20km Walk |
Sandra Arenas |
Sandra Arenas |
| Sandra Galvis |
Sandra Galvis |
| Yeseida Carrillo |
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| Women’s Marathon |
Angie Orjuela |
Angie Orjuela |
| Women’s Long Jump |
Caterine Ibarguen |
Caterine Ibarguen |
| Women’s Triple Jump |
Caterine Ibarguen |
Caterine Ibarguen |
| Yosiris Urrutia |
Yosiris Urrutia |
| Women’s Javelin Throw |
Maria Murillo |
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| Women’s Heptathlon |
Evelis Aguilar |
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Boxing
Cycling
Diving
| Event |
Qualifying Athletes |
Selected Athletes |
Men’s 3m Springboard
(1) (2) |
Sebastian Morales |
Sebastian Morales |
| Daniel Restrepo |
Daniel Restrepo |
| Men’s 10m Platform |
Sebastian Villa |
Sebastian Villa |
Equestrian
| Event |
Qualifying Athletes |
Selected Athletes |
| Individual Jumping |
Juan Manuel Gallego
Horse: Fee Des Sequoias Z |
Roberto Teran Tafur
Horse: Dez’ Ooktoff |
Fencing
Golf
Gymnastics
| Event |
Qualifying Athletes |
Selected Athletes |
| Men’s Trampoline |
Angel Hernandez |
Angel Hernandez |
Judo
Shooting
Skateboarding
| Event |
Qualifying Athletes |
Selected Athletes |
| Men’s Street |
Luis Jhancarlos Gonzalez |
Luis Jhancarlos Gonzalez |
Taekwondo
| Event |
Qualifying Athletes |
Selected Athletes |
| Men’s -58kg |
Jefferson Ochoa |
Jefferson Ochoa |
| Women’s -49kg |
Andrea Ramirez |
Andrea Ramirez |
Tennis
| Event |
Qualifying Athletes |
Selected Athletes |
| Men’s Doubles |
Juan-Sebastian Cabal
Robert Farah |
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Weightlifting
Wrestling