Liberia made its entrance onto the Summer Olympic world stage at the 1956 Games in Melbourne, Australia. Since then, Liberia has attended EVERY Olympic Game, with the exception of the 1968, 1976, 1980*, and 1992 Summer Olympics. Liberia has sent a total of 42 athletes to the global competition (31 men and 8 women). The athletes, who have had the honor to represent Liberia are listed below.
- George Johnson, Edward Martins, Emmanuel Putu, James Roberts
- George Johnson,Alifu Massaquoi, Emmanuel Putu, James Roberts
- Wesley Johnson
- Thomas Howe, Edward Kar, Thomas N’Ma, Dominic Saidu, Andrew Sartee
1984 Los Angeles,United States
- Oliver Daniels, Grace Ann Dinkins**, Augustus Moulton,Wallace Obey, Samuel Sarkpa, Hassan Tall, Nimley Twegbe (**first female athlete)
- Samuel Birch, Oliver Daniels, Tommy Gbay, Thomas Stephens, Sammy Stewart, Simeon Stubblefield, Nimley Twegbe, Melvina Vulah
- Sayon Cooper, Robert Dennis, Grace Ann Dinkins, Kouty Mawenh, Eddie Neufville
- Hannah Cooper, Sayon Cooper, Grace Ann Dinkins, Kouty Mawenh, Koiyan Morlu, Andrew Reyes, Paul Sehzue, Bobby True
- Gladys Thompson, Sultan Tucker
- Jangy Addy, Kia Davis, Siraj Williams
- Jangy Addy, Phobay Kutu-Akoi, Raasin Mcintosh, Kou Luogon, Levi Saryee
*The original post failed to mention the missed 1980 games. The correct information has been updated in this post.
A LIBERIAN OLYMPIC BLOG 
I am happy and so impressed by the Information put out on the years and athletes that participated. It gives us a good chance to assess and also provide our People & the World with a fair account of where Liberia has been and has yet to go! …..(Like that Manseen Lewis & others are very instrumental in making a difference for present and future young Liberian athletes!) Our interactive efforts will make an impact, as our Nation & Authorities may have to wake up, to a new and progressive phase of what it takes to grow, build and develop great athletes for our Country, nationally & internationally! In short, we as concerned writers & promoters need to step up a creative & professional process, to move ‘Sports & Athletics’ on a higher plateau, than its on presently Inside Liberia! TOGETHER WE CAN!!!….THANKS!!!
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thanks for your prompt reply. i would appreciate it highly. i am told Liberia has more officials than athletes and that those officials are not even sports officials. anyay wish u d best. with the names, i can share some details with you. i am former sports editor of a local daily in liberia, the inquirer newspaper.
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You’re welcome. The newspapers, more than likely, are the best forums to address those concerns. I’ll gladly share anything I discover. However my focus is on supporting the athletes, promoting Liberian Pride, and sharing Liberian Olympic updates. Thanks for your comments.
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this is great to know. for clarity, how many officials made the journey to london 2012?
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I do not have that information. However,after all of the Liberian athletes have competed, I will be happy to research and share what I find.
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Thanks for the history. May I ask what sport(s) they participated in and what medal they won (if any).
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NO PROBLEM. IF YOU CLICK THE “YEAR AND CITY” OF EACH OLYMPIC GAME, IT WILL TAKE YOU TO A PAGE THAT LISTS EACH ATHLETE ALONG WITH THE EVENTS THEY COMPETED IN AND THEIR RANK.
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