She was selected by the International Olympic Committee ( IOC ) to compete for the Refugee Olympic Team in the women 's 800 m at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil . The Refugee Olympic Team was the first refugee team in Olympic history . Lokonyen was one five athletes on the team originally from South Sudan . She was the team 's flag bearer at the opening ceremony . Nathinke finished seventh in her first round heat with a time of 2:16.64 . She did not advance
opening ceremony
2016 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
Rose Lokonyen