Sporting event delegation
Portugal 's first participation in the Summer Olympic Games took place at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm , Sweden . The nation was represented by a delegation of six competitors, who took part in three sports but failed to win a medal. The Portuguese debut participation was marked by the death of flag bearer Francisco Lázaro , who succumbed to electrolytic imbalance after the marathon race.
Athletics
4 athletes represented Portugal in the nation's Olympic debut. Lázaro collapsed during the marathon due to his use of wax to prevent sweating; he died the next morning.[ 1]
Ranks given are within that athlete's heat for running events.
Fencing
A single fencer represented Portugal in that nation's Olympic debut. Fernando Correia was disqualified in the first round of the épée competition.
Fencer
Event
Round 1
Quarterfinal
Semifinal
Final
Record
Rank
Record
Rank
Record
Rank
Record
Rank
Fernando Correia
Épée
Disqualified
did not advance
Wrestling
Greco-Roman
Portugal's Olympic debut included two wrestlers. Both wrestlers lost their first bout, won their second, and lost their third to be eliminated.
Officials
Fernando Correia (chief of mission)
References