Please read the following table in Markdown format and then answer the question according to the table. Table cells in one row are seperated by '|', and different rows are seperated by '
'.

Table:
| # | Event Year | Season | Flag bearer |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 7 | 2012 | Summer | Ele Opeloge |
| 6 | 2008 | Summer | Ele Opeloge |
| 5 | 2004 | Summer | Uati Maposua |
| 4 | 2000 | Summer | Pauga Lalau |
| 3 | 1996 | Summer | Bob Gasio |
| 2 | 1988 | Summer | Henry Smith |
| 1 | 1984 | Summer | Apelu Ioane |
Question:
how many athletes have been flag bearers for samoa at the olympic games?
Answer:
6