Madagascar competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. The country sent six representatives to compete in four sports.[1]
| Madagascar at the 2008 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | MAD |
| NOC | Comité Olympique Malgache |
| in Beijing | |
| Competitors | 6 in 4 sports |
| Flag bearer | Jean de Dieu Soloniaina |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Athletics edit
- Men
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Joseph-Berlioz Randriamihaja | 110 m hurdles | 13.91 | 5 | Did not advance | |||||
- Women
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Nirinaharifidy Ramilijaona | 100 m | 12.07 | 7 | Did not advance | |||||
- 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
Boxing edit
In March 2008 in Windhoek, Namibia, Jean de Dieu Soloniaina Razanadrakoto qualified for the 2008 games in the lightweight division by winning a gold medal.[2]
| Athlete | Event | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
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| Jean de Dieu Soloniaina | Lightweight |  Vargas (MEX)L 2–9 |
Did not advance | ||||
Judo edit
| Athlete | Event | Round of 64 | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Repechage 1 | Repechage 2 | Repechage 3 | Final / BM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
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| Elie Norbert | Men's −60 kg | Bye |  Kim K-J (PRK)L 0000–1000 |
Did not advance | |||||||
Swimming edit
- Men
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Erik Rajohnson | 100 m breaststroke | 1:08.42 | 59 | Did not advance | |||
- Women
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Tojohanitra Andriamanjatoarimanana | 50 m freestyle | 28.54 | 60 | Did not advance | |||
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Quatre athlètes malgaches vont participer aux Jeux Olympiques de Beijing", Xinhua, July 2, 2008
- ^ Madagascan athletes to participate in Beijing Olympics Xinhua, 12 April 2008
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