Malawi at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Malawi at the Olympic Games
Flag of Malawi IOC code  MAW NOC Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association of Malawi
At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing
Competitors	4 in 2 sports
Flag bearer	Charlton Nyirenda
Medals	Gold 0	Silver 0	Bronze 0	Total 0
Olympic history (summary)
Summer Games
1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012
Other related appearances
Rhodesia (1960)

Malawi sent a delegation of four representatives to compete at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China.^[1][2]

Athletics

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

Men

Athlete	Event	Heat		Semifinal		Final
		Result	Rank	Result	Rank	Result	Rank
Chauncy Master	1500 m	3:44.96	10	Did not advance

Women

Athlete	Event	Heat		Final
		Result	Rank	Result	Rank
Lucia Chandamale	5000 m	16:44.09	15	Did not advance

Swimming

Men

Athlete	Event	Heat		Semifinal		Final
		Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank
Charlton Nyirenda	50 m freestyle	27.46	80	Did not advance

Women

Athlete	Event	Heat		Semifinal		Final
		Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank
Zahra Pinto	50 m freestyle	32.53	82	Did not advance

References

1. "Malawi changes focus on forthcoming Olympic Games", AfricaNews, June 6, 2008
2. "Malawi teenage swimmer sees Beijing Olympics as a chance to learn", Xinhua, July 31, 2008