Burundi at the 2004 Summer Olympics
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Burundi
competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics
in Athens
, Greece
.
Athletics
Men's 800 metres:
Women's 5.000 metres:
Men's Marathon:
Swimming
Men's 100m Freestyle:
Women's 100m Freestyle:
Burundi
Burundi , officially the Republic of Burundi , is a landlocked country in the Great Lakes region of Eastern Africa bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. Its capital is Bujumbura...
competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics
2004 Summer Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...
in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, Greece
Greece
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AthleticsAthletics at the 2004 Summer OlympicsAt the 2004 Summer Olympics, the athletics events were held at the Athens Olympic Stadium from August 18 to August 29, except for the marathons , the race walks , and the shot put...
Men's 800 metres:
- Jean-Patrick NduwimanaJean-Patrick NduwimanaJean-Patrick Nduwimana is a Burundian middle distance runner who specializes in the 800 metres.In 2001 he won a silver medal at the Goodwill Games in Brisbane and a bronze at the IAAF Grand Prix Final. He competed at the Olympic Games in 2000 and 2004 without reaching the final.His personal best...
— Semifinal, 1:46.2 (did not advance) - Arthémon HatungimanaArthémon HatungimanaArthémon Hatungimana is a middle distance runner from Burundi. In 1995, he won a silver medal in 800 metres at the World Championships in Athletics.-Personal bests:*400 metres - 46.78 *800 metres - 1:43.38...
— Round 1, 1:46.4 (did not advance)
Women's 5.000 metres:
- Francine Niyonizigiye — Round 1: 17:21.27
Men's Marathon:
- Joachim Nshimirimana — 2:19:31 (32nd place)
- Jean-Paul Gahimbaré - DNF
SwimmingSwimming at the 2004 Summer OlympicsSwimming at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place in the Olympic Aquatic Centre with the athletes competing in 32 events. There was a total of 937 participants from 152 countries competing.-Medal table:-Men's events:...
Men's 100m Freestyle:
- Emery Nziyunvira — Heat: 1:09.40 (did not advance)
Women's 100m Freestyle:
- Larissa Inangorore — Heat: 1:23.90 (did not advance)
Officials
- President: Leonard Nduwayo
- Secretary General: Gordien Ngendakuriyo