Each of the following seven NOCs has been honoured with a "Breakthrough NOC at London 2012" award at the ANOC Gala Awards Dinner in Bangkok, Thailand.
Bahrain Olympic Committee
- Bahrain won an Olympic bronze medal for the very first time in London with Maryam yusuf Jamal’s third-place finish in the 1500m.
Botswana National Olympic Committee
- Botswana won its first Olympic silver medal in the 800 metres as Nijel Amos ran the third fastest 800 metre time in history.
Cyprus National Olympic Committee
- Cyprus’ Pavlos Kontides brought home his nation’s first ever Olympic medal at London 2012 with a silver in the Laser one-person dinghy event.
Comité Olympique Gabonais
- Gabon won its first Olympic silver medal courtesy of Anthony Obame's fantastic performance in the taekwondo +80kg.
Grenada Olympic Committee
- Grenada’s Kirani James became the nation’s first ever Olympic champion after his 400m victory.
Comité Olímpico Guatemalteco
- Erick Barrondo won Guatemala its first ever Olympic silver medal in the men’s 20km race walk.
Montenegrin Olympic Committee
- Montenegro’s women’s handball team brought home their first ever Olympic silver medal.
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