Burundi at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
| Burundi at the Paralympic Games | ||||||||||
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| At the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing | ||||||||||
| Competitors | 3 in 1 sport | |||||||||
| Flag bearer | Remy Nikobimeze (opening & closing)[1][2] |
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| Medals | Gold 0 |
Silver 0 |
Bronze 0 |
Total 0 |
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| Paralympic history (summary) | ||||||||||
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Burundi sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. It was Burundi's first ever participation in the Paralympic Games.[3] According to official records,[4] the following three athletes competed in the games:
Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
3 competitors:
- Men
| Athlete | Class | Event | Heats | Semifinal | Final | ||||
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| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Points | Rank | |||
| Leonidas Ahishakiye | T46 | 1500 m | 4:16.78 | 11 | Did not advance | ||||
| Fidele Manirambona | T46 | 1500 m | 4:16.54 | 10 | Did not advance | ||||
| Remy Nikobimeze | T46 | 5000 m | N/A | 15:07.95 | - | 5 | |||
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Opening Ceremony - Flagbearers' List, International Paralympic Committee, September 6, 2008.
- ↑ Closing Ceremony - Flagbearers' List, International Paralympic Committee, September 17, 2008.
- ↑ Burundi at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
- ↑ Athletes & Teams, Official Website of the 2008 Paralympic Games
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