Rwanda at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

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Rwanda at the
2008 Summer Paralympics
IPC codeRWA
NPCNational Paralympic Committee of Rwanda
in Beijing
Competitors1 in 1 sport
Flag bearer Jean de Dieu Nkundabera (opening & closing)
Medals
Ranked -th
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
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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

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Men
Athlete Class Event Heats Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Points Rank
Jean de Dieu Nkundabera T46 800 m 2:02.12 5 did not advance

See also

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  • 2008 Summer Paralympics
  • Rwanda at the Paralympics
  • Rwanda at the 2008 Summer Olympics

References

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  1. ^ "Beijing's unlikeliest Olympians", The Star, July 11, 2008
  2. ^ "Olympic team urged to fight for medals", The New Times, June 26, 2008
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