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."Olympic team urged to fight for medals", The New Times, June 26, 2008
Athletics
Men AthleteEventFinalResultRankDieudonné Disi10000 m27:56.7419
Women AthleteEventFinalResultRankEpiphanie NyirabarameMarathon2:49:3266
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 AthleteEventHeatSemifinalFinalTimeRankTimeRankTimeRankJackson Niyomugabo50 m freestyle27.7482did not advance
Women AthleteEventHeatSemifinalFinalTimeRankTimeRankTimeRankPamela Girimbabazi50 m freestyle39.7888did not advance
See also Rwanda at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
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