Madagascar at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Madagascar at the
2008 Summer Olympics
IOC codeMAD
NOCMalagasy Olympic Committee
in Beijing
Competitors6 in 4 sports
Flag bearer Jean de Dieu Soloniaina
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)

Madagascar competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. The country sent six representatives to compete in four sports.[1]

Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Men
Athlete Event Heat Quarterfinal Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Joseph-Berlioz Randriamihaja 110 m hurdles 13.91 5 Did not advance
Women
Athlete Event Heat Quarterfinal Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Nirinaharifidy Ramilijaona 100 m 12.07 7 Did not advance
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

Boxing

Main article: Boxing at the 2008 Summer Olympics

In March 2008 in Windhoek, Namibia, Jean de Dieu Soloniaina Razanadrakoto qualified for the 2008 games in the lightweight division by winning a gold medal.[2]

Athlete Event Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Rank
Jean de Dieu Soloniaina Lightweight  Vargas (MEX)
L 2–9 		Did not advance

Judo

Main article: Judo at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Athlete Event Round of 64 Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Repechage 1 Repechage 2 Repechage 3 Final / BM
Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Rank
Elie Norbert Men's −60 kg Bye  Kim K-J (PRK)
L 0000–1000 		Did not advance

Swimming

Main article: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Men
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Erik Rajohnson 100 m breaststroke 1:08.42 59 Did not advance
Women
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Tojohanitra Andriamanjatoarimanana 50 m freestyle 28.54 60 Did not advance

See also

References

  1. ^ "Quatre athlètes malgaches vont participer aux Jeux Olympiques de Beijing", Xinhua, July 2, 2008
  2. ^ Madagascan athletes to participate in Beijing Olympics Xinhua, 12 April 2008


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