Democratic Republic of the Congo at the 2012 Summer Paralympics
The Democratic Republic of the Congo made its Paralympic Games début at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from August 29 to September 9.[2][3][4]
| Democratic Republic of the Congo at the 2012 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IPC code | COD |
| NPC | Paralympic Committee of the Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| in London | |
| Competitors | 2 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Dedeline Mibamba Kimbata[1] |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances | |
The country was represented by two athletes, both in track and field: Levy Kitambala Kizito in the javelin and discus and Dedeline Mibamba Kimbata, in the 100 metres and discus.
Athletics
- Men’s Field Events
| Athlete | Event | Distance | Points | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levy Kitambala Kizito | Discus Throw F57-58 | 27.23 | 265 | 16 |
| Javelin Throw F57-58 | 18.37 | 138 | 16 |
- Women’s Track and Road Events
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Dedeline Mibamba Kimbata | 100m T54 | 23.08 | 7 | Did not advance | |
- Women’s Field Events
| Athlete | Event | Distance | Points | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedeline Mibamba Kimbata | Discus Throw F57-58 | 9.29 | 11 | 17 |
See also
Notes
- O'Connor, Ashling (4 September 2012). "Wildcard won't win but she will steal hearts". The Times. p. 5.
- "London 2012 to be biggest Paralympic Games ever", London 2012 official website, 21 May 2012
- "Les athlètes paralympiques africains manquent de moyens" Archived 2012-07-15 at Archive.today, Agence France-Presse, 28 February 2012
- "Jeux paralympiques: La RDC participera aux jeux paralympiques de Londres", Masano Sport, 18 December 2011
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