Portugal at the 2006 Winter Olympics
Portugal at the 2006 Winter Olympics | ||
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Flag bearers Danny Silva (opening and closing) | | |
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Portugal sent a delegation to compete at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy from 10 to 26 February 2006. This marked the country's fifth appearance in a Winter Olympic Games, their first in eight years as they missed the 2002 Winter Olympics. The Portuguese delegation consisted of a single competitor, Danny Silva, who participated in cross-country skiing. In his only event, the 15 kilometre classical race, he finished in 93rd place.
Background
Portugal debuted in Olympic competition at the
Cross-country skiing
Danny Silva was 32 years old at the time of the Turin Olympics.[2] His only event was the 15 kilometre classical race, in which he posted a time of 54 minutes and 34 seconds. This placed him 93rd out of 96 competitors who finished the race, and over 16 minutes behind the gold medal time.[5]
Athlete | Event | Final | |
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Total | Rank | ||
Danny Silva | Men's 15 km classical | 54:34.1 | 93 |
References
- ^ a b "Portugal". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Danny Silva Bio, Stats, and Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 13 July 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ^ "List of flag bearers – Torino 2006 – Olympics". Eurosport. 10 February 2006. Archived from the original on 29 April 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
- ^ "Flag Bearers for the Closing Ceremony – Olympic News". International Olympic Committee. 26 February 2006. Archived from the original on 16 October 2016. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
- ^ "Cross Country Skiing at the 2006 Torino Winter Games: Men's 15 kilometres". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 3 August 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2018.