| Federated States of Micronesia at the 2016 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | FSM |
| NOC | Federated States of Micronesia National Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| inRio de Janeiro | |
| Competitors | 5 in 3 sports |
| Flag bearer | Jennifer Chieng[1] |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
TheFederated States of Micronesia competed at the2016 Summer Olympics inRio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 to 21 August 2016. This was the nation's fifth consecutive appearance at the Summer Olympics.
Federated States of Micronesia National Olympic Committee (FSMNOC) selected a team of five athletes, two men and three women, to compete only in athletics, swimming, and women's boxing (the country's Olympic debut in Rio de Janeiro) at the Games.[2] The nation's roster was similar to those sent to Sydney (2000), Athens (2004), and Beijing (2008). Among the Micronesian athletes were freestyle swimmerDebra Daniel, who competed in her third consecutive Games, and lightweight boxerJennifer Chieng, who led the squad as the nation's flag bearer in the opening ceremony.[1] Federated States of Micronesia, however, have yet to win its first ever Olympic medal.
Federated States of Micronesia has received universality slots fromIAAF to send two athletes (one male and one female) to the Olympics.[3][4][5]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Kitson Kapiriel | Men's 100 m | 11.42 | 5 | did not advance | |||||
| Lerissa Henry | Women's 100 m | 13.53 | 8 | did not advance | |||||
Federated States of Micronesia have received an invitation from the Tripartite Commission to send a female boxer competing in the lightweight division to the Games, signifying the nation's debut in the sport.[6]
| Athlete | Event | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Rank | ||
| Jennifer Chieng | Women's lightweight |  Mayer (USA)L 0–3 | did not advance | |||
Federated States of Micronesia have received a Universality invitation fromFINA to send two swimmers (one male and one female) to the Olympics.[7][8][9]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Dionisio Augustine | Men's 50 m freestyle | 26.17 | 65 | did not advance | |||
| Debra Daniel | Women's 50 m freestyle | 30.83 | 72 | did not advance | |||
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