Botswana at the 2004 Summer Olympics
| Botswana at the 2004 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | BOT |
| NOC | Botswana National Olympic Committee |
| in Athens | |
| Competitors | 10 in 2 sports |
| Flag bearer | Khumiso Ikgopoleng[1] |
| Medals |
|
| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Botswana competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004.
Athletics
[edit]Botswana athletes have so far achieved qualifying standards in the following athletics events (up to a maximum of 3 athletes in each event at the 'A' Standard, and 1 at the 'B' Standard).[2][3]
- Men
- Track & road events
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Ndabili Bashingili | Marathon | — | 2:18:09 | 25 | |||
| Glody Dube | 800 m | 1:48.25 | 5 | Did not advance | |||
| California Molefe | 400 m | 45.88 | 5 | Did not advance | |||
| Kagiso Kilego Johnson Kubisa California Molefe Oganeditse Moseki* Gaolesiela Salang | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:03.32 | 5 q | — | 3:02.49 | 8 | |
* Competed only in heats
- Field events
| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Position | Distance | Position | ||
| Gable Garenamotse | Long jump | 7.78 | 25 | Did not advance | |
- Women
- Track & road events
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Amantle Montsho | 400 m | 53.77 NR | 5 | 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
[edit]Botswana sent two boxers to Athens.
| Athlete | Event | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Rank | ||
| Lechedzani Luza | Flyweight |  Mesbahi (MAR)L 20–25 | Did not advance | ||||
| Khumiso Ikgopoleng | Featherweight | Bye |  Ganiyu (NGR)L 16–25 | Did not advance | |||
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "2004 Athens: Flag Bearers for the Opening Ceremony". Olympics. 13 August 2004. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- ^ "iaaf.org – Top Lists". IAAF. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
- ^ "IAAF Games of the XXX Olympiad – Athens 2004 Entry Standards". IAAF. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
External links
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