Portugal at the 1912 Summer Olympics
| Portugal at the 1912 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
| IOC code | POR |
| NOC | Olympic Committee of Portugal |
| Website | www |
| in Stockholm | |
| Competitors | 6 in 3 sports |
| Flag bearer | Francisco Lázaro |
| Officials | 1 |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
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.