Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the 2012 Summer Olympics

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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the
2012 Summer Olympics
IOC codeVIN
NOCSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Olympic Committee
Websitewww.svgnoc.org
in London
Competitors3 in 2 sports
Flag bearers Kineke Alexander (opening)
Courtney Carl Williams (closing)
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)

During the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines appeared in their seventh consecutive Summer Olympics. The country sent three competitors to their team with wild card entries. Athlete Kineke Alexander reprised her role as the nation's flag bearer for the second time at the opening ceremony. As Alexander entered her second Olympics, athlete Courtney Carl Williams and swimmer Tolga Akcayli debuted at the 2012 Olympics. For Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, none of the country's competitors advanced past their individual heats. In overall standings, Akcayli had the highest 2012 Olympic finish for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines when he placed 45th in the men's 50 metre freestyle.

Background[edit]

The Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Olympic Committee was created in 1982 and became a member of the International Olympic Committee in 1987.[1] After the country was granted Olympic membership, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines debuted at the 1988 Summer Olympics. Leading up to 2012, the country competed in five consecutive Summer Olympics after 1988.[2] Three competitors, two coaches and four sports executives were chosen as the country's 2012 Olympic team.[3]

As part of the Olympic team, athlete Kineke Alexander returned as the country's opening ceremony flag bearer. Alexander had previously competed in athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics and was the nation's flag bearer at the 2008 opening and closing ceremonies.[4] Courtney Carl Williams made his Olympic debut in athletics at the 2012 Olympics and was the flag bearer in the closing ceremony.[5] Apart from athletics, Tolga Akcayli represented Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in swimming at his first Olympics.[6]

Athletics[edit]

Main article: Athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics

Courtney Carl Williams went into the men's 100 metres event with a personal best time of 11.04 seconds.[7] Williams was given a non-qualified place in the men's 100 metres after his time was 0.8 seconds slower than the B standard qualifying time.[3][8] At the Olympic Stadium in London, England, Williams raced in heat four of the preliminary rounds on 4 August. During his heat, Williams finished third with a time of 10.80 seconds.[9] With his heat finish and overall time, Williams did not qualify for the first round.[10] Out of 75 athletes, Williams finished the event overall in 57th place.[11]

Kineke Alexander entered the women's 400 metres with a qualifying best time of 52.57 seconds.[12] As her time was 0.22 seconds slower than the B standard qualifying time, Alexander received a non-qualified Olympic spot.[13][3] On 3 August at the Olympic Stadium, Williams did not finish the sixth heat.[14] With her DNF, Williams did not advance to the semi-finals.[15] Overall, Alexander was tied for 46th place out of 49 athletes.[16]

Key
  • Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
Men
Athlete Event Heat Quarterfinal Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Courtney Carl Williams 100 m 10.80 3 Did not advance
Women
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Kineke Alexander 400 m DNF Did not advance

Swimming[edit]

Main article: Swimming at the 2012 Summer Olympics

Tolga Akcayli had a qualifying time of 25.65 seconds in the men's 50m freestyle and entered the Olympics with a universality spot.[17][18] His time was 2.77 seconds slower than the B standard Olympic invitation time.[17][19] As a requirement to receive a universality place, Akcayli had competed at the 2011 FINA World Championships prior to the Olympic Games.[20][21] On 2 August at the London Aquatics Centre, Akcayli finished the third heat in fifth place. With a time of 26.27 seconds, Akcayli did not reach the semi-finals as one of the top sixteen quickest heat competitors.[22] After the Olympic freestyle final was completed, Akcayli was 45th out of 58 overall entries.[23]

Men
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Tolga Akcayli 50 m freestyle 26.27 5 Did not advance

References[edit]

  1. ^ Joseph, Keith (22 June 2012). "The NOC's exciting week". Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Olympic Committee. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Saint Vincent and the Grenadines". Olympedia. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "SVG Olympic team named". The Vincentian. 20 July 2012. p. 28. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Kineke Alexander". Olympedia. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  5. ^ "Courtney Williams". Olympedia. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  6. ^ "Tolga Akcayli". Olympedia. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  7. ^ "Entry List by NOC". World Athletics. 27 July 2012. p. 54. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  8. ^ "Qualification System - Games of the XXX Olympiad" (PDF). IAAF. December 2011. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 July 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
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  12. ^ "Entry List by NOC". World Athletics. 27 July 2012. p. 106. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  13. ^ "Qualification Standards reduced in six disciplines - London 2012". World Athletics. 6 December 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  14. ^ "400 Metres women | The XXX Olympic Games". World Athletics. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  15. ^ "2012 Summer Olympics / Athletics / 400 metres, Women". Olympedia. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  16. ^ "2012 Summer Olympics Results - Athletics". ESPN. Women's 400m. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  17. ^ a b "FINA Universality Places" (PDF). FINA. 6 July 2012. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 July 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  18. ^ "FINA Releases Universality Qualifiers for 2012 London Games". Swimming World Magazine. 6 July 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  19. ^ "Qualification System - Games of the XXX Olympiad" (PDF). FINA. November 2011. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 July 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  20. ^ "Qualification System - Games of the XXX Olympiad" (PDF). FINA. November 2011. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 July 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  21. ^ "14th FINA World Championships 2011". FINA. Men 50m Freestyle Heats Summary. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  22. ^ "2012 Summer Olympics / Swimming / 50 metres Freestyle, Men". Olympedia. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  23. ^ "2012 Summer Olympics Results - Swimming". ESPN. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
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