| Burkina Faso at the 2008 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | BUR |
| NPC | National Paralympic Committee Burkina Faso |
| in Beijing | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearers | Lassane Gasbeogo (opening & closing) |
| Medals Ranked -th |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Burkina Faso sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. According to official records, [1] the country's only athlete competed in cycling.
Time trials & Road races
| Athlete | Class | Event | Time | Class Factor | Factorized Time | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lassane Gasbeogo | HC C | Road time trial | 25:21.79 (+ 5:05.27) | - | - | 11 |
| Road race | 1:44:09 (+ 22:29) | - | - | 11 |
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