| Burundi at the 2008 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IPC code | BDI |
| NPC | Comité National Olympique du Burundi |
| in Beijing | |
| Competitors | 3 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearers | Remy Nikobimeze (opening & closing) |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
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. According to official records, the following three athletes competed in the games:
Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics3 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 | |||
See also
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 Archived 2009-03-16 at the Wayback Machine, Official Website of the 2008 Paralympic Games
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