Botswana at the 2012 Summer Olympics
Botswana competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August 2012. This was the nation's ninth appearance at the Olympics.
| Botswana at the 2012 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
| IOC code | BOT |
| NOC | Botswana National Olympic Committee |
| in London | |
| Competitors | 4 in 2 sports |
| Flag bearers | Amantle Montsho (opening) Oteng Oteng (closing) |
| Medals Ranked 69th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Botswana National Olympic Committee sent the nation's smallest delegation in its Olympic history. Four athletes from Botswana were selected to the team, competing only in athletics and boxing. Track star and sole female athlete Amantle Montsho, who was considered a pre-Olympic favourite, became a strong contender to win Botswana's first Olympic medal; however, she missed out of the medal standings in the women's 400 metres, finishing only in fourth place. Montsho was also appointed by the committee to be Botswana's flag bearer at the opening ceremony.
Despite being the nation's smallest delegation, Botswana left London with its first ever Olympic medal, when track runner Nijel Amos finished second in the men's 800 metres.