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Malawi at the 2008 Summer Olympics

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Malawi at the
2008 Summer Olympics
IOC codeMAW
NOCOlympic and Commonwealth Games Association of Malawi
in Beijing
Competitors4 in 2 sports
Flag bearer Charlton Nyirenda
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
Other related appearances
 Rhodesia (1960)

Malawi sent a delegation of four representatives to compete at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China.[1][2]

Athletics

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Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Men
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Chauncy Master 1500 m 3:44.96 10 Did not advance
Women
Athlete Event Heat Final
Result Rank Result Rank
Lucia Chandamale 5000 m 16:44.09 15 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

Swimming

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Main article: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Men
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Charlton Nyirenda 50 m freestyle 27.46 80 Did not advance
Women
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Zahra Pinto 50 m freestyle 32.53 82 Did not advance

References

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  1. ^ "Malawi changes focus on forthcoming Olympic Games" Archived 2008-08-12 at the Wayback Machine, AfricaNews, June 6, 2008
  2. ^ "Malawi teenage swimmer sees Beijing Olympics as a chance to learn" Archived 2012-10-21 at the Wayback Machine, Xinhua, July 31, 2008
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