Burundi at the 2008 Summer Olympics
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Burundi at the 2008 Summer Olympics
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Burundi participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing, China from 8 to 24 August 2008. It was Burundi's fourth appearance in the summer Olympics since its debut in 1996. The Burundi team included three athletes: runners Joachim Nshimirimana and Francine Niyonizigiye, as well as swimmer Elsie Uwamahoro. Niyonizigiye, a marathon runner, was flag bearer for the opening ceremony. None of the Burundi athletes progressed further than the qualifying round.
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Sporting event delegation
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burundi_at_the_2008_Summer_Olympics
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2021-01-01T06:13:42Z
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