Malawi sent a delegation of four representatives to compete at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China.[1][2]
| Malawi at the 2008 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | MAW |
| NOC | Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association of Malawi |
| in Beijing | |
| Competitors | 4 in 2 sports |
| Flag bearer | Charlton Nyirenda |
| Medals |
|
| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
 Rhodesia (1960) | |
Athletics
edit- Men
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Chauncy Master | 1500 m | 3:44.96 | 10 | Did not advance | |||
- Women
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Lucia Chandamale | 5000 m | 16:44.09 | 15 | 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
Swimming
edit- Men
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Charlton Nyirenda | 50 m freestyle | 27.46 | 80 | Did not advance | |||
- Women
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Zahra Pinto | 50 m freestyle | 32.53 | 82 | Did not advance | |||
References
edit- ^ "Malawi changes focus on forthcoming Olympic Games" Archived 2008-08-12 at the Wayback Machine, AfricaNews, June 6, 2008
- ^ "Malawi teenage swimmer sees Beijing Olympics as a chance to learn" Archived 2012-10-21 at the Wayback Machine, Xinhua, July 31, 2008
