Malawi at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Malawi at the 2008 Summer Olympics
IOC code	MAW
NOC	Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association of Malawi
in Beijing
Competitors	4 in 2 sports
Flag bearer	Charlton Nyirenda
Medals	Gold 0 Silver 0 Bronze 0 Total 0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
1972 1976–1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024
Other related appearances
Rhodesia (1960)

Malawi sent a delegation of four representatives to compete at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. ^{[1] [2]}

Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Men

Athlete	Event	Heat		Semifinal		Final
		Result	Rank	Result	Rank	Result	Rank
Chauncy Master	1500 m	3:44.96	10	Did not advance

Women

Athlete	Event	Heat		Final
		Result	Rank	Result	Rank
Lucia Chandamale	5000 m	16:44.09	15	Did not advance

Key

• Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
• Q = Qualified for the next round
• q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
• NR = National record
• N/A = Round not applicable for the event
• Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round

Swimming

Main article: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Men

Athlete	Event	Heat		Semifinal		Final
		Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank
Charlton Nyirenda	50 m freestyle	27.46	80	Did not advance

Women

Athlete	Event	Heat		Semifinal		Final
		Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank
Zahra Pinto	50 m freestyle	32.53	82	Did not advance

References

1. "Malawi changes focus on forthcoming Olympic Games" Archived 2008-08-12 at the Wayback Machine , AfricaNews, June 6, 2008
2. "Malawi teenage swimmer sees Beijing Olympics as a chance to learn" Archived 2012-10-21 at the Wayback Machine , Xinhua, July 31, 2008