Denmark at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
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Medalists
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
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| Athletics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability... |
Men's shot put F44 Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Men's shot put F44 The Men's Shot Put F44 had its Final held on September 8 at 18:50.-Medalists:-Results:... |
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| Swimming Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:... |
Women's 150 metre individual medley SM4 | |||
| Table tennis Table tennis at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Table tennis at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in the Peking University Gymnasium from September 7 to September 15.-Classfication:Players are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability. The classification system allows players to compete against others with a... |
Men's individual class 6 | |||
| Athletics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability... |
Men's discus throw F44 Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Men's discus throw F44 The Men's Discus Throw F44 had its Final held on September 15 at 17:40.-Medalists:-Results:... |
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| Equestrian Equestrian at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Equestrian at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of eleven dressage events. The competitions were held in the Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Centre from 7 September to 11 September.-Classfication:... |
Individual championship test grade III | |||
| Equestrian Equestrian at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Equestrian at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of eleven dressage events. The competitions were held in the Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Centre from 7 September to 11 September.-Classfication:... |
Individual championship test grade II | |||
| Equestrian Equestrian at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Equestrian at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of eleven dressage events. The competitions were held in the Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Centre from 7 September to 11 September.-Classfication:... |
Individual freestyle test grade III | |||
| Maria Larsen Mette Nissen Kamilla Ryding Ninna Thomsen Lykke Vedsted |
Goalball Goalball at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Goalball at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in the Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium from September 7 to September 14. The competition consisted of men's and women's team events, and what had been billed as one of the most open tournaments certainly lived up to expectations.In the... |
Women's team | ||
| Swimming Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:... |
Women's 50 metre backstroke S5 |
Athletics
Games held in Birds Nest (Beijing National StadiumBeijing National Stadium
Beijing National Stadium, also known officially as the National Stadium, or colloquially as the Bird's Nest , is a stadium in Beijing, China. The stadium was designed for use throughout the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.-History:...
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- Mikael Krarup Andersen
- no. 4 in 1500 m – 4:13.90 min.
- Ebbe Blichfeldt – Wheelchair race.
- no. 8 in 5000 m – 10:57.56 min.
- no. 7 in 1500 m – 3:21.16 min.
- no. 28 in marathon – 1:35:14 h.
- Jackie Tony Christiansen
- no. 1 in shot put – 17.89 m
. - no. 2 in discus throw – 53.69 m
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- no. 1 in shot put – 17.89 m
Cycling
Were held on the Triathlon VenueTriathlon Venue
The Triathlon Venue is one of nine temporary venues used for the 2008 Summer Olympics. It is located at the Ming Dynasty Tomb Reservoir. The venue was used for the triathlon events.-References:*...
at the Ming Tomb Reservoir
Ming Dynasty Tombs
The Ming Dynasty Tombs are located some 51.35 kilometers due north of central Beijing, within the suburban Changping District of Beijing municipality...
in Shisanling, 50 kilometer North of Beijing
- Marianne Maibøll - Road cycling (handcycle)
- no. 11 in 12.7 km Ind. Time Trial - 32:27.95 min.
- no. 10 in 36.3 km Ind. Road Race - 1:34:58.18 h.
- Dennis Harløv Madsen - Road cycling Blind & Visually Impaired. (tandem bicycleTandem bicycleThe tandem bicycle or twin is a form of bicycle designed to be ridden by more than one person. The term tandem refers to the seating arrangement , not the number of riders. A bike with two riders side-by-side is called a sociable.-History:Patents related to tandem bicycles date from the late 19th...
)- no. 19 in 24.8 km Ind. Time Trial - 37:24.10 min.
- no. 14 in 96.8 km Ind. Road Race - 2:29:21 h.
- Ryan Sørensen - Road cycling. (seeing tandem pilot for Dennis Harløv Madsen)
Equestrian
Events at Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian VenueHong Kong Sports Institute
The Hong Kong Sports Institute is a sports institute in the Fo Tan, Sha Tin district of Hong Kong. It was the site of equestrian events of the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:**...
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- Annika Lykke Dalskov
- no. 3 in Team Test - grade III with Alfarvad April Z
- no. 2 in Individual Championship test - grade III, same horse
- no. 3 in Individual Freestyle test - grade III, same horse
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- Line Thorning Jørgensen
- no. 6 in Team Test - grade IV with Colani-Star
- no. 9 in Individual Championship test - grade IV, same horse.
- no. 8 in Individual Freestyle test - grade IV, same horse.
- Caroline Nielsen
- no. 3 in Individual Championship test - grade II with Rostorn's Hatim-T .
- no. 9 in Individual Freestyle test - grade II, same horse.
- no. 3 in Individual Championship test - grade II with Rostorn's Hatim-T
- Henrik Sibbesen
- no. 11 in Individual Championship test - grade IV with Lock Fight
Goalball
Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium
Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium is a 5,000-seat indoor arena located on the campus of Beijing Institute of Technology in Beijing, China. It hosted volleyball competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics and the goalball competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics.-Reference:*...
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Women's team
no. 3 in Beijing 2008
- Karina Jørgensen
- Maria Larsen
- Mette Præstegaard Nissen
- Kamilla Bradt Ryding
- Ninna Marie Thomsen
- Lykke Vedsted
Men's team
lost to Sweden in the Quarterfinal
- Mads Brix Baulund
- Jonas Elkjær
- Kenneth Hansen
- Ricky Nielsen
- Martin Enggaard Pedersen
- Peter Weichel
Rowing
Was held at Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing ParkShunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park
The Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park is the new, purpose-built venue for the rowing, canoeing and 10 km open-water swimming events in the 2008 Summer Olympics. It is located in Mapo Village in the Shunyi District in Beijing....
just outside Beijing.
- no. 11, Mixed Coxed Four 1000 meter - 3:59.73 min.
- Lin Gjerding - coxswain
- Kenneth Kronborg - rower
- Anders Bjarnø Olsen - rower
- Margit Pedersen - rower
- Lene Skov van der Keur - rower
Sailing
Launched from Qingdao International Sailing CentreQingdao International Sailing Centre
The Qingdao International Sailing Centre is a sailing marina located on the former site of the Beihai Shipyard by Qingdao's Fushan Bay at Shandong Province in China. It was constructed for the 2008 Summer Olympics. It hosted the Olympic and Paralympic Sailing competitions. Wind conditions vary...
in the Shandong
Shandong
' is a Province located on the eastern coast of the People's Republic of China. Shandong has played a major role in Chinese history from the beginning of Chinese civilization along the lower reaches of the Yellow River and served as a pivotal cultural and religious site for Taoism, Chinese...
Province.
Jens Als Andersen competed in the single-person keelboat (2.4mR) event in sailing.
- no. 6 after ten races with 39 points.
Shooting
Was held in the Beijing Shooting Range HallBeijing Shooting Range Hall
The Beijing Shooting Range Hall is a shooting hall located in Shijingshan District, Beijing. It hosted the qualifying rounds and finals of ten shooting events at the 2008 Summer Olympics, consisting of all 10-, 25- and 50-metre events. It was the venue of the first gold medal awarded at the...
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SH1 (competitors with normal strength and function in arms and hands, but could be using a wheelchair)
- Kazimier Mechula
- Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone - nr. 17 - 598 of 600 point.
- Men's 10m Air Rifle 'Standing' - nr. 21 - 574 of 600 point.
SH2 (competitors with impaired strength and/or function in arms and hands. Shooting stand supports the firearm's weight)
- Johnny Kofoed Andersen
- Mixed 10m Air Rifle Standing - no. 14 - 595 of 600 point.
- Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone - no. 7 - 599 of 600 point.
- Lone Overbye
- Mixed 10m Air Rifle Standing - nr. 20 - 588 of 600 point.
- Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone - nr. 15 - 597 of 600 point.
Swimming
Events at Beijing National Aquatics Center (Water Cube).SB11 - breaststroke, visual impairment
- Christian Bundgaard
- no. 4 in 100 m breaststroke - 1:16.38 min.
S4/S5/S6/S9 - Freestyle, backstroke and butterfly, other disabilities
- Karina Lauridsen
- no. 3 in 50 m backstroke - 45.72 sec.
- no. 5 in 100 m backstroke - 1:34.41 min.
- no. 1 in 150 m medley - 2:47.84 min. WRWorld recordA world record is usually the best global performance ever recorded and verified in a specific skill or sport. The book Guinness World Records collates and publishes notable records of all types, from first and best to worst human achievements, to extremes in the natural world and beyond...
- no. 7 in 50 m freestyle - 44.69 sec.
- no. 3 in 50 m backstroke - 45.72 sec.
- Cecilie Kristiansen
- no. 6 in 100 m freestyle - 2:22.42 min.
- no. 7 in 50 m freestyle - 1:04.48 min.
- Christian Thomsen
- no. 19 in 100 m freestyle - 59.99 sec.
- no. 16 in 50 m freestyle - 27.50 sec.
Table tennis
Events at Peking University GymnasiumPeking University Gymnasium
Peking University Gymnasium , nicknamed China's Spine , is an indoor arena located in the southeastern part of Peking University in Beijing, China....
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Table tennis team Class 6-8 lost 1/8 Final.
- Lars Juul Hansen - Individual
- no. 4 in Class 2
- Michal Spicker Jensen - Team and Individual
- stopped in 3rd match in Class 6
- Peter Grud Rosenmeier - Team and Individual
- no. 1 in Class 6 .
- no. 1 in Class 6
Wheelchair tennis
Olympic Green Tennis Centre
The Olympic Green Tennis Center or Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Court , is a tennis centre located in the Olympic Green. It opened on 1 October 2007...
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- Kenneth Mortensen - stopped after 1st match - 1-6, 1-6.
See also
- 2008 Summer Paralympics2008 Summer ParalympicsThe 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, the thirteenth Paralympics, took place in Beijing, China from September 6 to September 17, 2008. As with the 2008 Summer Olympics, equestrian events were held in Hong Kong and sailing events in Qingdao....
- Denmark at the ParalympicsDenmark at the ParalympicsDenmark made its Paralympic Games début at the 1968 Summer Paralympics in Tel Aviv with a delegation of eight competitors, in swimming and table tennis. The country has participated in every subsequent edition of the Summer Paralympics, and in every edition of the Winter Games since 1980.Danish...
- Denmark at the 2008 Summer OlympicsDenmark at the 2008 Summer OlympicsDenmark competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. This is a list of all of the Danish athletes who qualified for the Olympics and their results. The goal set out by Team Danmark and the Danish Sports' Union was seven medals...