South Africa at The 1992 Summer Olympics

South Africa At The 1992 Summer Olympics

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.

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