| Burundi at the 2008 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | BDI |
| NOC | Comité National Olympique du Burundi |
| in Beijing | |
| Competitors | 3 in 2 sports |
| Flag bearer | Francine Niyonizigiye |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Burundi participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing, China from 8 to 24 August 2008.[1] It was Burundi's fourth appearance in the summer Olympics since its debut in 1996.[2] The Burundi team included three athletes: runners Joachim Nshimirimana and Francine Niyonizigiye, as well as swimmer Elsie Uwamahoro.[3] Niyonizigiye, a marathon runner, was flag bearer for the opening ceremony.[4] None of the Burundi athletes progressed further than the qualifying round.[5][6]
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- ^ "Sports Reference – Countries – Burundi". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- ^ "Sports Reference – Beijing 2008 – Burundi". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- ^ "List of flagbearers Bejing [sic] 2008" (PDF). olympic.org. 8 August 2008. p. 2. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- ^ "Sports Reference – Beijing 2008 – Burundi – Swimming". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- ^ "Sports Reference – Beijing 2008 – Burundi – Athletics". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2014.