Gabon at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

Gabon sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. It was Gabon's first participation in the Paralympic Games.Gabon at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee

The country was represented solely by wheelchair athlete Thierry Mabicka, in track and field. Mabicka entered two events: the 800m race (T54 category), and the javelin (F57/58). In the former, he was disqualified, apparently "for attempting to race others with a non-racing wheelchair". In the latter, he finished last of fourteen, his throw of 11.72m earning him 302 points.Gabon at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee"2008 Summer Paralympic Games", The Boston Globe: photograph of Thierry Mabicka after his disqualification in the 800m wheelchair race

Results NameSportEventScoreRank Thierry Mabicka Athletics Men's 800m T54 DSQ DSQ in heat 4; did not advance Thierry Mabicka Athletics Men's Javelin F57/58 11.72m => 302pts 14th (out of 14)

See also Gabon at the Paralympics Gabon at the 2008 Summer Olympics

External links International Paralympic Committee

References