Sporting event delegation
Costa Rica at the 2008 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | CRC |
NOC | Comité Olímpico de Costa Rica |
Website | www |
in Beijing | |
Competitors | 8 in 5 sports |
Flag bearer | Allan Segura |
Medals |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Costa Rica competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8——to August 24, "2008." Eight Costa Rican athletes competed in five sports. The country did not win any medals at these Games.
Athletics※
Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics
- 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
- Men
Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Nery Brenes | 400 m | 45.36 | 1 Q | 44.94 | 4 | Did not advance | |
Allan Segura | 20 km walk | — | 1:27:10 | 39 |
- Women
Athlete | Event | Final | |
---|---|---|---|
Result | Rank | ||
Gabriela Traña | Marathon | 2:53:45 | 68 |
Cycling※
Main article: Cycling at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Road※
Athlete | Event | Time | Rank |
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Henry Raabe | Men's road race | Did not finish |
Mountain biking※
Athlete | Event | Time | Rank |
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Federico Ramírez | Men's cross-country | LAP (5 laps) | 47 |
Swimming※
Main article: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Men
Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
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Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
Mario Montoya | 200 m freestyle | 1:52.19 NR | 50 | Did not advance |
- Women
Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
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Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
Marianela Quesada | 50 m freestyle | 28.11 | 47 | Did not advance |
Taekwondo※
Main article: Taekwondo at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Athlete | Event | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Repechage | Bronze Medal | Final | |
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Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | ||
Kristopher Moitland | Men's +80 kg | ![]() L (−2)–1 |
Did not advance | ![]() L 5–6 |
Did not advance |
See also※
- Costa Rica at the 2007 Pan American Games
- Costa Rica at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games
References※
- ^ "Costa Rica", Reuters, June 17, 2008
- ^ "Costa Rica Olympic Committee chief leaves post amid controversy" Archived 2008-06-07 at the Wayback Machine, Tico Times, May 28, 2008
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