Zambia at the 2008 Summer Olympics

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Zambia at the
2008 Summer Olympics
Rachael Nachula (closing)
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
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Summer Olympics appearances (
Rhodesia
(1960)

Parade of Nations
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Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics

One of the two Zambian athletes managed to advance beyond the opening heats,

Rachael Nachula in the women's 400 metres
. In her semifinal, however, Nachula finished last and did not make the final.

Men
Athlete Event Heat Final
Result Rank Result Rank
Tonny Wamulwa 5000 m 14:06.96 10 Did not advance
Women
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Rachael Nachula
 400 m 51.62 3 Q 52.67 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

Badminton

Main article: Badminton at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Athlete Event Round of 64 Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinal Semifinal Final / BM
Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank
Eli Mambwe Men's singles Bye  Kehlhoffner (FRA)
L 15–21, 17–21 		Did not advance

Boxing

Main article: Boxing at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Zambia qualified two boxers for the Olympic boxing tournament. Bwalya qualified at the first African qualifying tournament. [1][2] Chiyanika earned his spot at the second qualifier.[3] All three lost their first bouts and failed to advance.

Athlete Event Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Rank
Cassius Chiyanika Flyweight  Picardi (ITA)
L 3–10 		Did not advance
Hastings Bwalya Light welterweight  Mönkh-Erdene (MGL)
L 8–12 		Did not advance
Precious Makina Welterweight  
Hanati (CHN
)
L 4–21 		Did not advance

Swimming

Main article: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Both Zambian swimmers participated in the 50 metre freestyle, but neither of them managed to advance past the first round.

Men
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Zane Jordan 50 m freestyle 24.82 63 Did not advance
Women
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Ellen Lendra Hight
 50 m freestyle 27.42 53 Did not advance

Qualifiers for the latter rounds of all events are decided on a time only basis, therefore positions shown are overall results versus competitors in all heats.

See also

References

  1. ^ 1st AIBA African Olympic Boxing Qualification Tournament
  2. ^ "Zambian light welterweight boxer eyes Olympics gold medal", Xinhua, June 23, 2008
  3. ^ 2nd AIBA African Olympic Boxing Qualification Tournament
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