Burundi at the Paralympics
Burundi made its Paralympic Games début at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, sending three male athletes to compete in racing events for arm amputees (T46 category). None of them won a medal, although Rémy Nikobimeze did come fifth (out of 15) in the 5,000m race.[1]
| Burundi at the Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | BDI |
| NPC | Comité National Olympique du Burundi |
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| Summer appearances | |
Burundi has never taken part in the Winter Paralympics.[2]
Full results for Burundi at the Paralympics
| Name | Games | Sport | Event | Time | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidele Manirambona | 2008 Beijing | Athletics | Men's 1,500m T46 | 4:16.54 | 10th (out of 12) in heat 1; did not advance |
| Leonidas Ahishakiye | 2008 Beijing | Athletics | Men's 1,500m T46 | 4:16.78 | 11th (out of 11) in heat 2; did not advance |
| Rémy Nikobimeze | 2008 Beijing | Athletics | Men's 5,000m T46 | 15:07.95 | 5th (out of 15) |
See also
References
- Burundi at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
- Burundi at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
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