| Rwanda at the 2008 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | RWA |
| NOC | Comité National Olympique et Sportif du Rwanda |
| in Beijing | |
| Competitors | 4 in 2 sports |
| Flag bearer | Pamela Girimbabazi |
| Medals |
|
| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Rwanda competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24, 2008. As of June 26, 2008, only four Rwandan representatives have qualified to compete in Beijing - two in athletics and two in swimming.
Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics- Men
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | ||
| Dieudonné Disi | 10000 m | 27:56.74 | 19 |
- Women
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | ||
| Epiphanie Nyirabarame | Marathon | 2:49:32 | 66 |
- 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
Swimming
Main article: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics- Men
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Jackson Niyomugabo | 50 m freestyle | 27.74 | 82 | did not advance | |||
- Women
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Pamela Girimbabazi | 50 m freestyle | 39.78 | 88 | did not advance | |||
See also
References
- "Olympic team urged to fight for medals", The New Times, June 26, 2008
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