Burundi at the 2012 Summer Paralympics

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Burundi at the
2012 Summer Paralympics
Flag of Burundi.svg
IPC codeBDI
NPCComité National Olympique du Burundi
in London
Competitors1 in 1 sport
Flag bearer
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
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Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)

Burundi competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom from August 29 to September 9.[1]

A single athlete, middle-distance runner , who lost his right arm during the Burundi Civil War, qualified for the Games. He received financial support from the Pays de la Loire region in France, and was one of five Burundian athletes selected by former world vice-champion Arthémon Hatungimana to take part in qualifiers. He competed in the men's 800m and 1,500m T46.[2][3][4]

Athletics[]

Men's Track and Road Events
Athlete Event Heat Final
Result Rank Result Rank
800m T46 2:00.25 6 Did not advance
1500m T46 4:10.70 6 Did not advance

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Burundi - 2012 Paralympic News, Athletes, Medals". LOCOG. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
  2. ^ Burundi athletes, London 2012 official website
  3. ^ "Les Jeux paralympiques, une course d'obstacles pour les athlètes africains", France 24, 21 August 2012
  4. ^ "Handisport. A La Roche-sur-Yon, la Région soutient un athlète burundais", Ouest-France, 20 August 2012
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