Costa Rica at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Costa Rica at the Olympic Games

Flag of Costa Rica
IOC code  CRC
NOC Comité Olímpico de Costa Rica
Websitewww.concrc.org (Spanish)
At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing
Competitors 8 in 5 sports
Flag bearer Allan Segura
Medals Gold
0		 Silver
0		 Bronze
0		 Total
0
Olympic history (summary)
Summer Games
Winter Games

Costa Rica competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24, 2008. Eight Costa Rican representatives have qualified to compete in Beijing.[1][2]

Athletics

Key
  • Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
  • Q = Qualified for the next round
  • q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
  • NR = National record
  • N/A = Round not applicable for the event
  • Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round
Men
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Nery Brenes 400 m 45.36 1 Q 44.94 4 Did not advance
Allan Segura 20 km walk N/A 1:27:10 39
Women
Athlete Event Final
Result Rank
Gabriela Traña Marathon 2:53:45 68

Cycling

Road

Athlete Event Time Rank
Henry Raabe Men's road race Did not finish

Mountain biking

Athlete Event Time Rank
Federico Ramírez Men's cross-country LAP (5 laps) 47

Swimming

Men
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Mario Montoya 200 m freestyle 1:52.19 NR 50 Did not advance
Women
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Marianela Quesada 50 m freestyle 28.11 47 Did not advance

Taekwondo

Athlete Event Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Repechage Bronze Medal Final
Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Rank
Kristopher Moitland Men's +80 kg  Cha D-M (KOR)
L (−2)–1		 Did not advance  Irgashev (UZB)
L 5–6		 Did not advance

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Costa Rica", Reuters, June 17, 2008
  2. ↑ "Costa Rica Olympic Committee chief leaves post amid controversy", Tico Times, May 28, 2008
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