Country Report: Rwanda

by bill

So far, two Rwandan athletes qualified for the Beijing Olympics: Dieudonne Disi (10.000m) and Epiphanie Nyirabarame (marathon). According to The New Times, Rwanda is also set to be represented in swimming as well as in the Paralympic Games.

Disi, the most widely known Rwandan athlete, plans to compete in several events (the USA Lilac Blooms race in Washington DC and the Ablaham RSA race in San Juan, Puerto Rico) as part of his preparation for the Games.