| Gabon at the 2008 Summer Paralympics | |
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| IPC code | GAB |
| NPC | Federation Gabonaise Omnisports pour Paralympique pour Handicapées |
| in Beijing | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Gabon sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. It was Gabon's first participation in the Paralympic Games.
The country was represented solely by wheelchair athlete Thierry Mabicka, in track and field. Mabicka entered two events: the 800m race (T54 category), and the javelin (F57/58). In the former, he was disqualified, apparently "for attempting to race others with a non-racing wheelchair". In the latter, he finished last of fourteen, his throw of 11.72m earning him 302 points.
Results
| Name | Sport | Event | Score | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thierry Mabicka | Athletics | Men's 800m T54 | DSQ | DSQ in heat 4; did not advance |
| Thierry Mabicka | Athletics | Men's Javelin F57/58 | 11.72m => 302pts | 14th (out of 14) |
See also
External links
References
- Gabon at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
- Gabon at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
- "2008 Summer Paralympic Games", The Boston Globe: photograph of Thierry Mabicka after his disqualification in the 800m wheelchair race