The Solomon Islands sent a delegation to compete at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States from 19 July to 4 August 1996. This was the nation's fourth appearance at a Summer Olympic Games. The delegation to Atlanta consisted of four athletes, three in track and field: Selwyn Kole, Primo Higa, and Nester Geniwala'a; and one in weightlifting: Tony Analau. None of the athletes made their event final.
| Solomon Islands at the 1996 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | SOL |
| NOC | National Olympic Committee of Solomon Islands |
| Website | www |
| in Atlanta | |
| Competitors | 4 |
| Flag bearer | Joseph Onika[1] |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Background
editThe National Olympic Committee of Solomon Islands was recognized by the International Olympic Committee on 31 December 1982.[2] Having participated in the 1984, 1988, and 1992 Summer Olympics, the Atlanta Olympics were their fourth appearance in Olympic competition.[3] The 1996 Summer Olympics were held from 19 July to 4 August 1996; 10,318 athletes represented 194 National Olympic Committees.[4] The Solomon Islands' delegation to Atlanta consisted of four athletes, three in track and field: Selwyn Kole, Primo Higa, and Nester Geniwala'a; and one in weightlifting: Tony Analau.[5]
Athletics
editSelwyn Kole was 22 years old at the time of the Atlanta Olympics, and was making his Olympic debut.[6] In the first round of the men's 1500 meters, held on 29 July, he was drawn into heat five.[7] He finished in a time of 4 minutes and 3.44 seconds, 12th and last in his heat, and insufficient to advance to the next round.[8] Primo Higa was 23 years old at the time.[9] On 29 July, in the first round of the men's 3000 meters steeplechase he failed to finish the race and was eliminated from the competition.[10][11] Higa would return four years later to represent the Solomon Islands at the 2000 Summer Olympics.[9] Nester Geniwala'a was 19 years of age at the time, and making her Olympic debut.[12] In the first round of the women's 100 meters on 26 July, she was drawn into heat six. She finished the heat in 13.74 seconds, eighth in her heat.[13] Only the top four from each heat plus to next four overall fastest could advance, and she was eliminated.[14]
- Key
- Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
- N/A = Round not applicable for the event
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Selwyn Kole | Men's 1500 m | 4:03.44 | 12 | N/A | Did not advance | ||||
| Primo Higa | Men's 3000 m steeplechase | Did not finish | N/A | Did not advance | |||||
| Nester Geniwala'a | Women's 100 m | 13.74 | 8 | Did not advance | |||||
Weightlifting
editTony Analau was 27 years old at the time of the Atlanta Olympics, and was making his Olympic debut.[15] He competed in the men's under 64 kilograms category on 22 July. In the snatch he failed all three attempts to lift 80 kilograms, and was eliminated from the competition.[16][17]
- Key
- Note– Struck through values indicate a competitor failed to achieve a valid lift at that weight.
| Athlete | Event | Snatch | Clean & Jerk | Total | Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||||
| Tony Analau | Men's − 64 kg | Did not finish | |||||
References
edit- ^ "Joseph Onika". olympedia.org. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Solomon Islands – National Olympic Committee (NOC)". International Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Solomon Islands". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "1996 Olympics – Summer Olympic Games – Atlanta 1996". International Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 27 June 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ "Solomon Islands at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 4 July 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Selwyn Kole Bio, Stats, and Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 3 July 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "The Official Report of the Centennial Olympic Games; Volume 3" (PDF). The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games. p. 76. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ^ "Athletics at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games: Men's 1,500 metres Round One". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 30 June 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ a b "Primo Higa Bio, Stats, and Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 3 July 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "The Official Report of the Centennial Olympic Games; Volume 3" (PDF). The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games. p. 85. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ^ "Athletics at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games: Men's 3,000 metres Steeplechase Round One". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 8 July 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Nester Geniwala'a Bio, Stats, and Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 4 July 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "The Official Report of the Centennial Olympic Games; Volume 3" (PDF). The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games. p. 69. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ^ "Athletics at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games: Women's 100 metres Round One". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Tony Analau Bio, Stats, and Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 4 July 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Weightlifting at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games: Men's Featherweight Snatch". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 7 July 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Atlanta 1996 Weightlifting 59–64 kg (featherweight) men". International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 4 September 2018.