Uruguay has participated in the summer Olympics since 1924. A total of ten medals have been won by Uruguayan athletes in the summer games, including two gold medals.
The only gold medals won by Uruguay in the summer games were in 1924 and 1928 by the men's football (soccer) team. In 1924, the men's football (soccer) team defeated Switzerland in the final, and at Amsterdam 1928, defeated Argentina in the final. No gold medals have been won for Uruguay since.
The most recent medal for Uruguay was won by track cyclist Milton Wynants (pictured), who earned the silver for his runner up finish in the men's points race on the track at Sydney 2000.
As of now, 26 Uruguayan athletes are headed to London to compete in seven events, including events in athletics, swimming, judo, and cycling. In addition, men's football (soccer), carrying momentum from the senior squad's 2010 performance in South Africa, has qualified for the London games as well.
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