Madagascar at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Madagascar competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. The country sent six representatives to compete in four sports.[1]

Madagascar at the
2008 Summer Olympics
IOC codeMAD
NOCComité Olympique Malgache
in Beijing
Competitors6 in 4 sports
Flag bearer Jean de Dieu Soloniaina
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)

Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Men
Athlete Event Heat Quarterfinal Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Joseph-Berlioz Randriamihaja 110 m hurdles 13.91 5 Did not advance
Women
Athlete Event Heat Quarterfinal Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Nirinaharifidy Ramilijaona 100 m 12.07 7 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

Boxing
Main article: Boxing at the 2008 Summer Olympics

In March 2008 in Windhoek, Namibia, Jean de Dieu Soloniaina Razanadrakoto qualified for the 2008 games in the lightweight division by winning a gold medal.[2]

Athlete Event Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Rank
Jean de Dieu Soloniaina Lightweight  Vargas (MEX)
L 2–9		 Did not advance

Judo
Main article: Judo at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Athlete Event Round of 64 Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Repechage 1 Repechage 2 Repechage 3 Final / BM
Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Rank
Elie Norbert Men's −60 kg Bye  Kim K-J (PRK)
L 0000–1000		 Did not advance

Swimming
Main article: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Men
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Erik Rajohnson 100 m breaststroke 1:08.42 59 Did not advance
Women
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Tojohanitra Andriamanjatoarimanana 50 m freestyle 28.54 60 Did not advance

See also

References
  1. "Quatre athlètes malgaches vont participer aux Jeux Olympiques de Beijing", Xinhua, July 2, 2008
  2. Madagascan athletes to participate in Beijing Olympics Xinhua, 12 April 2008


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