South Africa at the 2008 Summer Olympics information
Sporting event delegation
South Africa at the 2008 Summer Olympics
IOC code
RSA
NOC
South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee
Website
www.sascoc.co.za
in Beijing
Competitors
136[2] in 19 sports
Flag bearers
Natalie du Toit (opening) Sifiso Nhlapo (closing)[1]
Medals Ranked 70th
Gold
0
Silver
1
Bronze
0
Total
1
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
1904
1908
1912
1920
1924
1928
1932
1936
1948
1952
1956
1960
1964–1988
1992
1996
2000
2004
2008
2012
2016
2020
2024
South Africa competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. The team included 136 athletes, as of 10 July 2008.[3]
South Africa had its worst medals performance at an Olympics since 1994 (winter games), and tied its performance in the 1936 Games.
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