Before 1924 Ireland was part of the team that was represented by GBR. Since 1924 Ireland has been represented by its own team (IRE).
GBR is the abbreviation for Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Athletes from Northern Ireland can compete for GBR or IRE.
Each participating country has a three letter abbreviation assigned to it, in the case of Great Britain and Northern Ireland it is GBR. Please note the highlighting.
It stand for Go Big Red and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. GBR!
In terms of overall medals, no.
Great BRitian G BR
Greg RutherfordGreat Britain (GBR)Greg RutherfordGreat Britain (GBR) 8.31
Andy Murray (GBR).
Ireland always participates in the Olympics.
Jade Jones (GBR)
Alistair Brownlee Great Britain (GBR)
Jonathan Brownlee Great Britain (GBR)
No, to date Ireland has not hosted the Olympics.
Alan CampbellGreat Britain (GBR)