United Arab Republic at the Olympics
United Arab Republic (country code - RAU) was a union between Egypt and Syria, which only lasted for only the 1960 Olympic Games. Although the Republic was made up of two countries, the majority of competitors were from Egypt. There were 74 competitors, winning one silver and one bronze medal. In 1964 and 1968, the Egyptian team competed under the name United Arab Republic.
Related Pages
- More about Past Participating Countries.
- List of all countries that have participated at the Olympic Games.
- About sport in Egypt and Syria
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