Mongolia participated in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from 12–28 February 2010. The Mongolian delegation consisted of two cross-country skiers, Khürelbaataryn Khash-Erdene and Erdene-Ochiryn Ochirsüren. The delegation's best finish in any event was 73rd by Ochirsüren in the Women's 10 kilometre freestyle.
| Mongolia at the 2010 Winter Olympics | |
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| IOC code | MGL |
| NOC | Mongolian National Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Vancouver | |
| Competitors | 2 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Erdene-Ochiryn Ochirsüren |
| Medals |
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| Winter Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Background
editThe Mongolian National Olympic Committee was recognized by the International Olympic Committee on 1 January 1962,[1] and the nation entered Olympic competition soon after, talking part in both the 1964 Winter and Summer Olympics. Mongolia has only missed two Olympic Games since, the 1976 Winter Olympics; and the 1984 Summer Olympics as the Mongolians joined in the Soviet-led boycott of the Games in Los Angeles.[2][3] Vancouver marked the Mongolian's twelfth appearance at a Winter Olympic Games.[4] The delegation sent to Vancouver consisted of two cross-country skiers; Khürelbaataryn Khash-Erdene and Erdene-Ochiryn Ochirsüren.[5] Ochirsüren was chosen as the flag bearer for the opening ceremony, while Khash-Erdene was selected for the closing ceremony.[6][7]
Cross-country skiing
editKhürelbaataryn Khash-Erdene was 26 years old at the time of the Vancouver Olympics, and had previously represented Mongolia at the 2006 Winter Olympics.[8] His only race, the Men's 15 kilometre freestyle was held on 15 February. Khash-Erdene finished with a time of 42 minutes and 27 seconds, nearly nine minutes behind the gold-medal winning time. This put him in 87th position, out of 95 competitors who finished the race.[9]
Erdene-Ochiryn Ochirsüren was 24 years old at the time of these Games, and also had prior Olympic experience at the 2006 Turin Olympics for the Mongolian team.[10] Her race was the Women's 10 kilometre freestyle also held on 15 February, and she finished with a time of 32 minutes and 56 seconds. She was nearly eight minutes behind the gold medallist in completing the race.[11] She placed 73rd, out of a field of 77 classified competitors.[12]
| Athlete | Event | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Deficit | Rank | ||
| Khürelbaataryn Khash-Erdene | Men's 15 km freestyle | 42:27.4 | 8:51.1 | 87 |
| Erdene-Ochiryn Ochirsüren | Women's 10 km freestyle | 32:56.1 | 7:57.7 | 73 |
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "Mongolia". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 10 March 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ Schmemann, Serge (15 May 1984). "Olympics Decision Final, Soviet Says". The New York Times. p. A1. Archived from the original on 31 March 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "Mongolia's Olympic skiers to compete in Vancouver". Embassy of Mongolia in Vienna, Austria. 22 January 2010. Archived from the original on 21 August 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "Mongolia at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 12 July 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "Complete list of 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic flag-bearers". The Vancouver Sun. 12 February 2010. Archived from the original on 16 February 2010. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
- ^ "The Flagbearers for the Vancouver 2010 Closing Ceremony" (PDF). International Olympic Committee. 28 February 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 April 2010. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
- ^ "Khürelbaataryn Khash-Erdene Bio, Stats, and Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 12 July 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "Cross Country Skiing at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games: Men's 15 kilometres". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 5 December 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "Erdene-Ochiryn Ochirsüren Bio, Stats, and Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 12 July 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "Cross Country Skiing at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games: Women's 10 kilometres". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 20 March 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "Vancouver 2010 10km women – Olympic Cross Country Skiing". International Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 26 March 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2018.