Algeria at the 2006 Winter Olympics
| Algeria at the 2006 Winter Olympics | |
|---|---|
Noureddine Maurice Bentoumi (closing) | |
| Medals |
|
| Winter Olympics appearances ( overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
 France (1924–) | |
Noureddine Maurice Bentoumi in cross-country skiing. Douibi's 40th-place finish in the women's downhill
was Algeria's best finish in these Olympics.
Background
Algeria made its
Noureddine Maurice Bentoumi in cross-country skiing.[2] Douibi was the flag bearer for the opening ceremony,[3] while Bentoumi was chosen to carry the flag for the closing ceremony.[4]
Alpine skiing
Christelle Laura Douibi was 20 years old at the time of the Turin Olympics, her first, and so far only participation in Olympic competition.[5] On 15 February she participated in the women's downhill; she finished in a time of 2 minutes and 9 seconds, 40th and last out of those who completed the race. She was approximately 13 seconds behind the gold medalist.[6] On 20 February she took part in the women's super-G, finishing in a time of 1 minute and 43 seconds, which placed her 51st and last in the competition. Her time was 11 seconds behind the gold medalist.[7] She dedicated her performance to her father, Mohammed, who had died 18 months prior to the Olympics.[8][9]
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | ||
| Christelle Laura Douibi | Women's downhill | 2:09.68 | 40 |
| Women's super-G | 1:43.54 | 51 | |
Cross-country skiing
Noureddine Maurice Bentoumi, the lone Algerian cross-country skier in Turin, was 33 years old at the time of these Olympics, and he was making his Olympic debut.[10] On 26 February, he took part in the men's 50 km freestyle.[11] He was more than 5 minutes behind the leader after 10 kilometres of the event, and did not complete the race, retiring between the 10 and 26.6 kilometre checkpoints.[12]
- Distance
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Rank | ||
Noureddine Maurice Bentoumi
|
Men's 50 km freestyle | Did not finish | |
References
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- ^ "List of flag bearers – Torino 2006 – Olympics". Eurosport. 10 February 2006. Archived from the original on 29 April 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
- ^ "Flag Bearers for the Closing Ceremony – Olympic News". International Olympic Committee. 26 February 2006. Archived from the original on 16 October 2016. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
- ^ "Christelle Douibi Bio, Stats, and Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 9 July 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ "Alpine Skiing at the 2006 Torino Winter Games: Women's Downhill". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 5 April 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ "Alpine Skiing at the 2006 Torino Winter Games: Women's Super G". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 5 April 2018. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ^ "Torino 2006 Official Report – Alpine Skiing" (PDF). Torino Organizing Committee. LA84 Foundation. March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2012. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
- ^ Dave James (17 February 2006). "So far, so bad as outsiders feel Winter Olympic chill". Mail and Guardian. Archived from the original on 10 February 2009. Retrieved 27 May 2009.
- ^ "Noureddine Bentoumi Bio, Stats, and Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 20 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ^ "Cross Country Skiing at the 2006 Torino Winter Games: Men's 50 kilometres". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ^ "Torino 2006 Official Report – Cross Country Skiing" (PDF). Torino Organizing Committee. LA84 Foundation. March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2012. Retrieved 22 September 2009.