Democratic Republic of the Congo at the 2012 Summer Paralympics | |
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IPC code | COD |
NPC | Paralympic Committee of the Democratic Republic of the Congo |
in London | |
Competitors | 2 in 1 sport |
Flag bearer | Dedeline Mibamba Kimbata[1] |
Medals |
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Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
The Democratic Republic of the Congo made its Paralympic Games début at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from August 29 to September 9.[2][3][4]
The country was represented by two athletes, both in track and field: Levy Kitambala Kizito in the javelin and discus and Dedeline Mibamba Kimbata, in the 100 metres and discus.
Athletics
- Men’s Field Events
Athlete | Event | Distance | Points | Rank |
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Levy Kitambala Kizito | Discus Throw F57-58 | 27.23 | 265 | 16 |
Javelin Throw F57-58 | 18.37 | 138 | 16 |
- Women’s Track and Road Events
Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Dedeline Mibamba Kimbata | 100m T54 | 23.08 | 7 | did not advance |
- Women’s Field Events
Athlete | Event | Distance | Points | Rank |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dedeline Mibamba Kimbata | Discus Throw F57-58 | 9.29 | 11 | 17 |
See also
Notes
- ↑ O'Connor, Ashling (4 September 2012). "Wildcard won't win but she will steal hearts". The Times. p. 5.
- ↑ "London 2012 to be biggest Paralympic Games ever" Archived 2012-05-21 at the Wayback Machine, London 2012 official website, 21 May 2012
- ↑ "Les athlètes paralympiques africains manquent de moyens" Archived 2012-07-15 at archive.today, Agence France-Presse, 28 February 2012
- ↑ "Jeux paralympiques: La RDC participera aux jeux paralympiques de Londres", Masano Sport, 18 December 2011
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