Gabon at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
| Gabon at the 2008 Summer Paralympics | |||||||||
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| IPC code | GAB | ||||||||
| NPC | Federation Gabonaise Omnisports pour Paralympique pour Handicapées | ||||||||
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| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport | ||||||||
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| Summer Paralympics appearances | |||||||||
Gabon sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. It was Gabon's first participation in the Paralympic Games.[1]
The country was represented solely by wheelchair athlete Thierry Mabicka, in track and field. Mabicka entered two events: the 800m race (T54 category), and the javelin (F57/58). In the former, he was disqualified, apparently "for attempting to race others with a non-racing wheelchair". In the latter, he finished last of fourteen, his throw of 11.72m earning him 302 points.[2] [3]
Results
| Name | Sport | Event | Score | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thierry Mabicka | Athletics | Men's 800m T54 | DSQ | DSQ in heat 4; did not advance |
| Thierry Mabicka | Athletics | Men's Javelin F57/58 | 11.72m => 302pts | 14th (out of 14) |
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Gabon at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
- ↑ Gabon at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
- ↑ "2008 Summer Paralympic Games", The Boston Globe: photograph of Thierry Mabicka after his disqualification in the 800m wheelchair race
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