Rwanda at the 2008 Summer Olympics

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Rwanda at the
2008 Summer Olympics
Flag of Rwanda.svg
IOC codeRWA
NOCComité National Olympique et Sportif du Rwanda
in Beijing
Competitors4 in 2 sports
Flag bearer Pamela Girimbabazi
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
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.[1]

Athletics[]

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[]

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[]

  1. ^ "Olympic team urged to fight for medals", The New Times, June 26, 2008
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