DR Congo at the 2012 Summer Paralympics

DR 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
Gold Silver Bronze Total
0 0 0 0
Summer Paralympics appearances

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]

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

  1. O'Connor, Ashling (4 September 2012). "Wildcard won't win but she will steal hearts". The Times. p. 5.
  2. "London 2012 to be biggest Paralympic Games ever", London 2012 official website, 21 May 2012
  3. "Les athlètes paralympiques africains manquent de moyens", Agence France-Presse, 28 February 2012
  4. "Jeux paralympiques: La RDC participera aux jeux paralympiques de Londres", Masano Sport, 18 December 2011
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