Guatemala at the 2012 Summer Olympics
| Guatemala at the 2012 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
| IOC code | GUA |
| NOC | Guatemalan Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in London | |
| Competitors | 19 in 11 sports |
| Flag bearers | Juan Ignacio Maegli (opening) Erick Barrondo (closing) |
| Medals Ranked 69th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Guatemala competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London from 27 July to 12 August 2012. This was the nation's 14th appearance at the Summer Olympics, having missed three Olympics after its debut at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, United States.
The Guatemalan Olympic Committee sent the nation's largest delegation to the Games after the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. A total of 19 athletes, 12 men and seven women, competed in 11 sports and 21 distinct events.
Guatemala left London with its first ever Olympic medal won by Erick Barrondo, who won silver in the men's race walk event.