Bolivians in the Olympics

Bolivia has never won an Olympic medal ever since it was recognized by the IOC in 1936. The chances appear slim once again as the Bolivian delegation sets off for Athens on Thursday. As most countries send hundreds of athletes, Bolivia is sending only two.

Katherine Moreño, a swimmer, will be competing in the 100m breaststroke.

Rudolf Knijnenburg will be competing in a shooting event. He was the only one of the two athletes to say that he may have a good chance to win a medal.

World competition is nothing like the competition in Bolivia, where resources and training facilities are much inferior to more developed nations. Perhaps the biggest competition these two athletes will face during the Olympics game will be which one gets to hold the flag during the Opening Ceremonies.

Update: The reports of only two Bolivians in the Olympics games have been greatly exaggerated. Turns out that Bolivia will be sending at least seven in total, including in the events of Judo, 400 meter runner and a gymnast. So maybe our odds a little bit better now.