Burundi at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
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:
| Burundi at the 2008 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IPC code | BDI |
| NPC | Comité National Olympique du Burundi |
| in Beijing | |
| Competitors | 3 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Remy Nikobimeze (opening & closing)[1][2] |
| Medals |
|
| Summer Paralympics appearances | |
Athletics
3 competitors:
- Men
| Athlete | Class | Event | Heats | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
External links
References
- Opening Ceremony - Flagbearers' List Archived September 9, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, 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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