Burundi at the 2012 Summer Paralympics

Burundi at the
2012 Summer Paralympics
IPC codeBDI
NPCComité National Olympique du Burundi
in London
Competitors1 in 1 sport
Flag bearer Remy Nikobimeze
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)

Burundi competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom from August 29 to September 9.[1]

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.[2][3][4]

Athletics

Men's track
Athlete Event Heat Final
Result Rank Result Rank
Remy Nikobimeze 800m T46 2:00.25 6 Did not advance
1500m T46 4:10.70 6 Did not advance

See also

References

  1. ^ "Burundi - 2012 Paralympic News, Athletes, Medals". LOCOG. Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
  2. ^ Burundi athletes Archived 2012-08-29 at the Wayback Machine, London 2012 official website
  3. ^ "Les Jeux paralympiques, une course d'obstacles pour les athlètes africains", France 24, 21 August 2012
  4. ^ "Handisport. A La Roche-sur-Yon, la Région soutient un athlète burundais", Ouest-France, 20 August 2012