Rwanda at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
| Rwanda at the Paralympic Games | ||||||||||
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| At the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing | ||||||||||
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport | |||||||||
| Flag bearer | Jean de Dieu Nkundabera (opening & closing) | |||||||||
| Medals Rank: - |
Gold 0 |
Silver 0 |
Bronze 0 |
Total 0 |
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| Paralympic history (summary) | ||||||||||
| Summer Games | ||||||||||
Rwanda sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing. The country was represented by a single athlete.[1] Jean de Dieu Nkundabera, who won a bronze medal in the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, competed in the 800 metre wheelchair sprint.[2]
Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
- Men
| Athlete | Class | Event | Heats | Semifinal | Final | ||||
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| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Points | Rank | |||
| Jean de Dieu Nkundabera | T46 | 800 m | 2:02.12 | 5 | Did not advance | ||||
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References
- ↑ "Beijing's unlikeliest Olympians", The Star, July 11, 2008
- ↑ "Olympic team urged to fight for medals", The New Times, June 26, 2008
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