Guam (GUM)

Guam formed a National Olympic Committee (NOC) in 1976 but it was not recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) until 17 October 1986 at the IOC session in Lausanne. Guam’s initial Olympic appearance came at the 1988 Olympic Winter Games with biathlete Judd Bankert, but they have not taken part in the Olympic Winter Games since. Guam has participated in the all Olympic Games since 1988. Guamanian athletes have not distinguished themselves, never really approaching a medal. Their best performances have likely come in 1992 when Linda Yeomans finished 24th in the women’s windsurfing and in 2012 when Ricardo Blas, Jr. finished ninth in the men’s heavyweight judo after winning one bout.