Liberia at the 2008 Summer Olympics

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Liberia at the
2008 Summer Olympics
Flag of Liberia.svg
IOC code LBR
NOC Liberia National Olympic Committee
in Beijing
Competitors3 in 1 sports
Flag bearer Jangy Addy
Medals
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0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)

Liberia sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.

Liberia republic in West Africa

Liberia, officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to its northwest, Guinea to its north, Ivory Coast to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean to its south-southwest. It covers an area of 111,369 square kilometers (43,000 sq mi) and has a population of around 4,700,000 people. English is the official language and over 20 indigenous languages are spoken, representing the numerous ethnic groups who make up more than 95% of the population. The country's capital and largest city is Monrovia.

2008 Summer Olympics Games of the XXIX Olympiad, held in Beijing in 2008

The 2008 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad and commonly known as Beijing 2008, was an international multi-sport event that was held from 8 to 24 August 2008 in Beijing, China.

Beijing Municipality in Peoples Republic of China

Beijing, formerly romanized as Peking, is the capital of the People's Republic of China, the world's third most populous city proper, and most populous capital city. The city, located in northern China, is governed as a municipality under the direct administration of central government with 16 urban, suburban, and rural districts. Beijing Municipality is surrounded by Hebei Province with the exception of neighboring Tianjin Municipality to the southeast; together the three divisions form the Jingjinji metropolitan region and the national capital region of China.

Athletics

Three athletes represented Liberia at the Beijing Olympics; all three participated in track and field.

Key
Men
Track & road events
AthleteEventHeatSemifinalFinal
ResultRankResultRankResultRank
Siraj Williams 400 m 47.898Did not advance
Combined events – Decathlon
AthleteEvent 100 mLJSPHJ 400 m110HDTPVJT 1500 mFinalRank
Jangy Addy Result10.767.3814.911.9348.5114.3142.304.2052.505:12.227665 NR 19
Points915905784740885935711673626491
Women
Track & road events
AthleteEventHeatQuarterfinalSemifinalFinal
ResultRankResultRankResultRankResultRank
Kia Davis 200 m 24.316Did not advance
400 m 53.997 N/ADid not advance

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References

    1. https://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/athletes?country_codes=LBR