Rwanda at the 2012 Summer Olympics
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Rwanda competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, which was held from 27 July to 12 August 2012. The country's participation at London marked its eighth appearance in the Summer Olympics since its début at the 1984 Summer Olympics. The delegation included seven competitors which included three track and field athletes; Robert Kajuga, Jean Pierre Mvuyekure and Claudette Mukasakindi. The other people that represented the country were cross-country cyclist Adrien Niyonshuti, judoka Fred Yannick Uwase, swimmers Jackson Niyomugabo and Alphonsine Agahozo. The track and field athletes qualified for the Games by meeting qualification standards while the remaining four made the Olympics through wildcard places. Niyonshuti was the flag bearer for both the opening and closing ceremonies. No athletes were able to achieve medals at the London Olympic Games.
Rwanda at the 2012 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | RWA |
NOC | Comité National Olympique et Sportif du Rwanda |
in London | |
Competitors | 7 in 4 sports |
Flag bearer | Adrien Niyonshuti |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |