Costa Rica at the 2006 Winter Olympics

One athlete from Costa Rica competed at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.

Costa Rica at the
2006 Winter Olympics
IOC codeCRC
NOCComité Olímpico de Costa Rica
Websitewww.concrc.org (in Spanish)
in Turin
Competitors1 in 1 sport
Flag bearer Arthur James Barton (opening)
Arturo Kinch (closing)[1][2]
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Winter Olympics appearances (overview)

Cross-country skiing
Main article: Cross-country skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Arturo Kinch, participating in his 5th Olympics at 49 years old, finished 95th in his only race, ahead of one other racer.[3][4]

Distance
Athlete[3] Event Final
Total Rank
Arturo Kinch Men's 15 km classical 1:06:50.3 95

References
  1. "Flagbearers for the Opening Ceremony". Retrieved Feb 22, 2009.
  2. "Flagbearers for the Closing Ceremony". Archived from the original on January 15, 2012. Retrieved Feb 22, 2009.
  3. "Torino 2006 Official Report - Cross Country Skiing" (PDF). Torino Organizing Committee. LA84 Foundation. March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-06-12. Retrieved October 3, 2009.
  4. Harvey Araton (February 18, 2006). "Sports of The Times; An Olympic Relic Feels Like a Winner For Making It Home". New York Times. Retrieved October 3, 2009.
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