DR Congo at the 2012 Summer Paralympics
| DR 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 | |||||||||
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
Main article: Athletics at the 2012 Summer Paralympics
- Men’s Field Events
| Athlete | Event | Distance | Points | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Summer Paralympic disability classification
- DR Congo at the Paralympics
- DR Congo at the 2012 Summer Olympics
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", London 2012 official website, 21 May 2012
- ↑ "Les athlètes paralympiques africains manquent de moyens", 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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