Bangladesh at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Bangladesh at the
2008 Summer Olympics
IOC codeBAN
NOCBangladesh Olympic Association
Websitewww.nocban.org
in Beijing
Competitors5 in 3 sports
Flag bearer Rubel Rana
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)

Bangladesh sent five representatives to the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China to compete in three fields: athletics, shooting and swimming.[1]

Bangladesh failed to qualify any competitors; the country's entries all took part thanks to the wildcard process.[2]

Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Mohamed Abu Abdullah competed in the 100 metres sprint and placed 8th in his heat without advancing to the second round. He ran the distance in a time of 11.07 seconds.[3]

Men
Athlete Event Heat Quarterfinal Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Abu Abdullah Mohammed 100 m 11.07 8 Did not advance
Women
Athlete Event Heat Quarterfinal Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Beauty Nazmun Nahar 100 m 12.52 8 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

Shooting

Main article: Shooting at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Men
Athlete Event Qualification Final
Points Rank Points Rank
Mohammad Hossain 10 m air rifle 581 46 Did not advance

Swimming

Main article: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Men
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Rubel Rana 100 m backstroke 1:04.82 45 Did not advance
Women
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Doli Akhter 50 m freestyle 30.23 73 Did not advance

References

  1. ^ "Bangladesh: Dream of Olympics comes true by wild card", Xinhua, July 30, 2008
  2. ^ "Bangladesh's Preparation for Beijing Olympics in Full Swing", Xinhua, June 15, 2008
  3. ^ Athlete biography: Abu Abdullah Mohammed, beijing2008.cn, ret: Aug 26, 2008
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