Burundi competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom from August 29 to September 9.
A single athlete, middle-distance runner Rémy Nikobimeze, who lost his right arm during the Burundi Civil War, qualified for the Games. He received financial support from the Pays de la Loire region in France, and was one of five Burundian athletes selected by former world vice-champion Arthémon Hatungimana to take part in qualifiers. He competed in the men's 800m and 1,500m T46.Burundi athletes , London 2012 official website"Les Jeux paralympiques, une course d'obstacles pour les athlètes africains", France 24, 21 August 2012"Handisport. A La Roche-sur-Yon, la Région soutient un athlète burundais", Ouest-France, 20 August 2012
Athletics
Men's track AthleteEventHeatFinalResultRankResultRankRemy Nikobimeze800m T462:00.256Did not advance1500m T464:10.706Did not advance
See also Burundi at the Paralympics Burundi at the 2012 Summer Olympics
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