This third Olympic title in the athletics reinforced Portugal's strength in this sport and in particular the long-distance endurance events.

A bronze was achieved by the 470 class male team, reviving a successful sailing tradition in this nation's Olympic delegations.

In Atlanta, Portugal debuted in cycling, women's sailing classes, slalom canoeing, and in newly promoted beach volleyball, almost grabbing a bronze medal in the latter, on its first participation.

After 68 years, Portugal sent a football team to the Olympics and, in the end, it repeated Amsterdam's fourth place.

Men's Individual Competition: 100m: 800m: 1500m: 5000m: 10000m: Marathon: 20 km Walk: 50 km Walk: 400m Hurdles: 3000m Steeplechase: Long Jump: Pole Vault: Triple Jump: 100m: 200m: 800m: 1500m: 5000m: 10000m: Marathon: 10 km Walk: Discus Throw: Shot Put: Men's Competition: Men's Road Race: Women's Road Race: Individual Jumping: One male fencer represented Portugal in 1996.