Venezuela competed at the

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in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's fifteenth consecutive appearance at the Olympics, since its debut in

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. A total of 48 athletes, 33 men and 15 women, competed in 15 sports. Venezuela left Athens with its first Olympic medal since

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and eighth overall in history. It was awarded to weightlifter

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, who earned the bronze in the men's 62 kg class.

Medalists

Athletics

Venezuelan athletes have so far achieved qualifying standards in the following athletics events (up to a maximum of 3 athletes in each event at the 'A' Standard, and 1 at the 'B' Standard). ; Key * Note – Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only * Q = Qualified for the next round * q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser ''or'', in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target * NR = National record * N/A = Round not applicable for the event * Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round ;Men ;Track & road events ;Field events

Boxing

Venezuela sent seven boxers to Athens. Five of them lost their first matches, while the two in the heavier weight classes each won their first round (one by walkover, however) before falling in their second match.

Cycling

Road

Unai Etxebarría was the most notable Venezuelan cyclist at the 2004 Olympics, as he joined a leading group of 10 at the 146 kilometre mark of the men's road race, later attacked this group, leading to the formation of a group of 6 at the start of lap 13 (160 kilometres) before being caught by the peloton at the 185 kilometre mark, with Etxebarría finishing in the middle of the pack.

Track

;Sprint

Diving

Venezuela has qualified a single diver. ;Men

Fencing

Venezuela has qualified four fencers. ;Men ;Women

Judo

Venezuelan has qualified nine judoka (five men and four women). ;Men ;Women

Sailing

Venezuela has qualified a single boat in men's mistral. ;Men

Shooting

;Women

Swimming

Venezuelan swimmers earned qualifying standards in the following events (up to a maximum of 2 swimmers in each event at the A-standard time, and 1 at the B-standard time): ;Men ;Women

Table tennis

Taekwondo

Tennis

Venezuela has qualified a spot in the women's tennis.

Triathlon

Venezuela has qualified a single athlete in men's triathlon.

Weightlifting

Venezuela has qualified three men in weightlifting.

Wrestling

; Key * – Victory by Fall. * – Decision by Points – the loser with technical points. * – Decision by Points – the loser without technical points. ;Men's Greco-Roman ;Women's freestyle

References

External links

Official Report of the XXVIII Olympiad

Venezuelan Olympic Committee
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