Madagascar at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Madagascar
Madagascar
The Republic of Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa...

competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics

2008 Summer Olympics

The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...

in Beijing

Beijing

Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...

, People's Republic of China

People's Republic of China

China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...

. The country sent six representatives to compete in four sports.

Athletics

Athlete	Events	Heat		Quarterfinal		Semifinal		Final	Rank
Athlete	Events	Result	Rank	Result	Rank	Result	Rank	Result	Rank
Nirinaharifidy Ramilijaona Nirinaharifidy Ramilijaona Nirinaharifidy Ramilijaona is a track and field sprint athlete who competes internationally for Madagascar.Ramilijaona represented Madagascar at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She competed at the 100 metres sprint and placed fifth in her heat without advancing to the second round. She ran...	Women's 100m Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics - Women's 100 metres -Results:All times shown are in seconds. The following abbreviations are used:* Q denotes qualification by place* q denotes qualification by time* PB denotes personal best* SB denotes season best* NR denotes national record...	12.07		Did not advance					55
Joseph-Berlioz Randriamihaja Joseph-Berlioz Randriamihaja Joseph-Berlioz Randriamihaja is a Malagasy athlete who specializes in the 110 metres hurdles. In his early career he competed in decathlon...	Men's 110m hurdles Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics - Men's 110 metre hurdles -Round 1:Qualification: First 4 in each heat and the next 8 fastest advance to the Round 2.-Round 2:Qualification: First 3 in each heat and the next 4 fastest advance to the Semifinals.-Semifinal 1:20 August 2008 - 21:30Wind: -0.4 m/s...	13.91		Did not advance					36

Boxing

In March 2008

2nd AIBA African 2008 Olympic Qualifying Tournament

The 2nd AIBA African Olympic Boxing Qualifying Tournament was held from 24 March to 29 March 2008 in Windhoek, Namibia. It was held at the Gymnasium Hall of the University of Namibia.- Competition System :...

in Windhoek

Windhoek

Windhoek is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Namibia. It is located in central Namibia in the Khomas Highland plateau area, at around above sea level. The 2001 census determined Windhoek's population was 233,529...

, Namibia

Namibia

Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia , is a country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. It gained independence from South Africa on 21 March...

, Jean de Dieu Soloniaina Razanadrakoto

Jean de Dieu Soloniaina

Jean de Dieu Soloniaina Razanadrakoto is an amateur boxer from Madagascar who qualified for the 2008 Olympics at lightweight at the 2nd AIBA African 2008 Olympic Qualifying Tournament....

qualified for the 2008 games in the lightweight division by winning a gold medal.

Athlete	Event	Round of 32	Round of 16	Quarterfinals	Semifinals	Final
Athlete	Event	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result
Jean de Dieu Soloniaina Jean de Dieu Soloniaina Jean de Dieu Soloniaina Razanadrakoto is an amateur boxer from Madagascar who qualified for the 2008 Olympics at lightweight at the 2nd AIBA African 2008 Olympic Qualifying Tournament....	Lightweight	L 2-9	Did not advance

Judo

Men

Athlete	Event	Preliminary	Round of 32	Round of 16	Quarterfinals	Semifinals	First Repechage Round	Repechage Quarterfinals	Repechage Semifinals	Final
Athlete	Event	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result
Norbert Elie	−60 kg		L 0000-1000	Did not advance

Swimming

Athlete	Event	Qualification		Semiinal		Final	Rank
Athlete	Event	Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank
Erik Rajohnson	Men's 100m breaststroke	1:08.42		Did not advance			59
Tojohanitra Andriamanjatoarimanana Tojohanitra Andriamanjatoarimanana Tojohanitra Tokin'aina Andriamanjatoarimanana is an Olympic swimmer from Madagascar. She swam for Madagascar at the 2004 and the 2008 Olympics....	Women's 50m freestyle	28.54	6	Did not advance			60

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