Burundi at the Olympics | |
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IOC code | BDI |
NOC | Comité National Olympique du Burundi |
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Summer appearances | |
This is a list of flag bearers who have represented Burundi at the Olympics. [1]
Flag bearers carry the national flag of their country at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
# | Event year | Season | Flag bearer | Sport | |
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7 | 2020 | Summer | Belly-Cresus Ganira | Swimming | [2] |
Ornella Havyarimana | Boxing | ||||
6 | 2016 | Summer | Olivier Irabaruta | Athletics | [1] |
5 | 2012 | Summer | Diane Nukuri | Athletics | |
4 | 2008 | Summer | Francine Niyonizigiye | Athletics | |
3 | 2004 | Summer | Emery Nziyunvira | Swimming | |
2 | 2000 | Summer | Diane Nukuri | Athletics | |
1 | 1996 | Summer | Dieudonné Kwizera | Athletics |
Burundi participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing, China from 8 to 24 August 2008. It was Burundi's fourth appearance in the summer Olympics since its debut in 1996. The Burundi team included three athletes: runners Joachim Nshimirimana and Francine Niyonizigiye, as well as swimmer Elsie Uwamahoro. Niyonizigiye, a marathon runner, was flag bearer for the opening ceremony. None of the Burundi athletes progressed further than the qualifying round.