Eritrea at the Olympics

Eritrea (ERI) made its Olympic debut at the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Four years later, four athletes from Eritrea were sent to the 2004 Games in Athens and Zersenay Tadese won the country's first ever medal when he was placed third in the men's 10000 meters.

Eritrea is looking to establish itself in the long distance running events, in which fellow African nations like Kenya and Ethiopia have enjoyed Olympic success.

As of 2010, Eritrea has not competed in any Winter Olympic Games.

The National Olympic Committee for Eritrea was formed in 1996. They were recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1999.

Medalists

Summer

Medal	Name	Games	Sport	Event
Bronze	Zersenay Tadese	2004 Athens	Athletics	Men's 10,000 metres

Medals

Eritrea at the Summer Olympics
Year	Athletes	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
2000	3	0	0	0	0
2004	4	0	0	1	1
2008	11	0	0	0	0