Say hi yo Guyana 🇬🇾

 Today we visit Guyana. Their NOC was created in 1945 and recognized in 1948. Their first Olympics was the 1948 summer Olympics in London England. Participated in every games since with exception of 1976. Medal tally is one bronze, and it was won by Michael Anthony in 1980 in the mens bantamweight division. In the Commonwealth Games, they have been innall the games except for 1950, 1974 and 1980. Grey have 4g, 6s, 6b for 16 total. Their first two medals was 1930. A silver by Colin Gordon in high jump and a bronze in the coxed 4 rowing. Their first gold was in 1934 by Phil Edwards in the 880 yard dash. They started as British Guiana  ND became independent in 1966.  Here is their flag.


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