Burundi at the 2012 Summer Paralympics
| Burundi at the 2012 Summer Paralympics | |||||||||
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| IPC code | BDI | ||||||||
| NPC | Comité National Olympique du Burundi | ||||||||
| in London | |||||||||
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport | ||||||||
| Flag bearer | Remy Nikobimeze | ||||||||
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances | |||||||||
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
Main article: Athletics at the 2012 Summer Paralympics
- Men’s Track and Road Events
| 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
- Summer Paralympic disability classification
- Burundi at the Paralympics
- Burundi at the 2012 Summer Olympics
References
- ↑ "Burundi - 2012 Paralympic News, Athletes, Medals". LOCOG. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ↑ 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
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