Madagascar at the 2008 Summer Olympics

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Sporting event delegation

Madagascar at the 2008 Summer Olympics
IOC code	MAD
NOC	Comité Olympique Malgache
in Beijing
Competitors	6 in 4 sports
Flag bearer	Jean de Dieu Soloniaina
Medals	Gold 0 Silver 0 Bronze 0 Total 0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
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Madagascar competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. The country sent six representatives to compete in four sports.

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.

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

• Madagascar at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

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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