The Gambia at the 2008 Summer Olympics
| The Gambia at the 2008 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | GAM |
| NOC | Gambia National Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Beijing | |
| Competitors | 3 in 2 sports |
| Flag bearer | Badou Jack |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Gambia took part in the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing, China from 8 to 24 August 2008. It was Gambia's seventh appearance in the summer Olympics since its debut in 1984. The Gambia team included three athletes; runners Suwaibou Sanneh and Fatou Tiyana as well as boxer Badou Jack. Jack, a middleweight at his first Olympics, was selected as flag bearer for both the opening and closing ceremonies. None of the Gambia athletes progressed further than the qualifying heats.