Burundi at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

Burundi at the
2008 Summer Paralympics
Burundi at the; 2008 Summer Paralympics
IPC code	BDI
NPC	Comité National Olympique du Burundi
in Beijing
Competitors	3 in 1 sport
Flag bearers	Remy Nikobimeze; (opening & closing)
Medals	Gold 0 Silver 0 Bronze 0 Total 0
Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)
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Burundi sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. It was Burundi's first ever participation in the Paralympic Games.^[3] According to official records,^[4] the following three athletes competed in the games:

Athletics

3 competitors:

Athlete	Class	Event	Heats		Semifinal		Final
Athlete	Class	Event	Result	Rank	Result	Rank	Result	Points	Rank
Leonidas Ahishakiye	T46	1500 m	4:16.78	11	did not advance
Fidele Manirambona	T46	1500 m	4:16.54	10	did not advance
Remy Nikobimeze	T46	5000 m	N/A				15:07.95	-	5

^ Opening Ceremony - Flagbearers' List Archived September 9, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, International Paralympic Committee, September 6, 2008.
^ Closing Ceremony - Flagbearers' List, International Paralympic Committee, September 17, 2008.
^ Burundi at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
^ Athletes & Teams Archived 2009-03-16 at the Wayback Machine, Official Website of the 2008 Paralympic Games

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