Showing posts with label Chile. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chile. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Chile

100 days until the opening ceremonies at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Chile.


Chile debuted in the winter Olympics at St. Moritz 1948 and has competed since then, with the exception of Sapporo 1972 and Lake Placid 1980.

The country has sent athletes to the winter games, in mostly Alpine skiing events, but failed to medal.

As of now, there will be Chilean athletes in Sochi.

Up next: China

Monday, January 30, 2012

London 2012: The Countdown Series: Chile

176 days to go until first day of the London games. Next on the parade of nations: Chile (CHI).


The nation has participated in the summer Olympics since the first modern Olympics of 1896. It has since won 13 medals by their athletes at these summer games.


ATP veteran Nicolas Massu continues to be the only Chilean to win gold in the Olympics period. He has two medals, both at Athens 2004, in singles and in doubles with Fernando Gonzalez.

As of now, 18 Chilean athletes will be represented in 10 sports at London, including athletics, swimming, road cycling and taekwondo.

Up next: China