Costa Rica at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Costa Rica at the 2008 Summer Olympics | |||||||||
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IOC code | CRC | ||||||||
NOC | Comité Olímpico de Costa Rica | ||||||||
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in Beijing | |||||||||
Competitors | 8 in 5 sports | ||||||||
Flag bearer | Allan Segura | ||||||||
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |||||||||
Costa Rica competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24, 2008. Eight Costa Rican representatives have qualified to compete in Beijing.[1][2]
Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics
- 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
- Men
Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Nery Brenes | 400 m | 45.36 | 1 Q | 44.94 | 4 | Did not advance | |
Allan Segura | 20 km walk | N/A | 1:27:10 | 39 |
- Women
Athlete | Event | Final | |
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Result | Rank | ||
Gabriela Traña | Marathon | 2:53:45 | 68 |
Cycling
Main article: Cycling at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Road
Athlete | Event | Time | Rank |
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Henry Raabe | Men's road race | Did not finish |
Mountain biking
Athlete | Event | Time | Rank |
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Federico Ramírez | Men's cross-country | LAP (5 laps) | 47 |
Swimming
Main article: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Men
Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
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Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
Mario Montoya | 200 m freestyle | 1:52.19 NR | 50 | Did not advance |
- Women
Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
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Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
Marianela Quesada | 50 m freestyle | 28.11 | 47 | Did not advance |
Taekwondo
Main article: Taekwondo at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Athlete | Event | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Repechage | Bronze Medal | Final | |
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Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | ||
Kristopher Moitland | Men's +80 kg | ![]() L (−2)–1 |
Did not advance | ![]() L 5–6 |
Did not advance |
See also
- Costa Rica at the 2007 Pan American Games
- Costa Rica at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games
References
- ↑ "Costa Rica", Reuters, June 17, 2008
- ↑ "Costa Rica Olympic Committee chief leaves post amid controversy", Tico Times, May 28, 2008
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