Costa Rica at the
2008 Summer Olympics
IOC codeCRC
NOCComité Olímpico de Costa Rica
Websitewww.concrc.org (in Spanish)
in Beijing
Competitors8 in 5 sports
Flag bearer Allan Segura
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)

Costa Rica competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24, 2008. Eight Costa Rican representatives have qualified to compete in Beijing.[1][2]

Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Key
Men
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Nery Brenes 400 m 45.36 1 Q 44.94 4 Did not advance
Allan Segura 20 km walk — 1:27:10 39
Women
Athlete Event Final
Result Rank
Gabriela Traña Marathon 2:53:45 68

Cycling

Main article: Cycling at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Road

Athlete Event Time Rank
Henry Raabe Men's road race Did not finish

Mountain biking

Athlete Event Time Rank
Federico Ramírez Men's cross-country LAP (5 laps) 47

Swimming

Main article: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Men
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Mario Montoya 200 m freestyle 1:52.19 NR 50 Did not advance
Women
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Marianela Quesada 50 m freestyle 28.11 47 Did not advance

Taekwondo

Main article: Taekwondo at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Athlete Event Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Repechage Bronze Medal Final
Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Rank
Kristopher Moitland Men's +80 kg  Cha D-M (KOR)
L (−2)–1 		Did not advance  Irgashev (UZB)
L 5–6 		Did not advance

See also

References

  1. ^ "Costa Rica"[permanent dead link], Reuters, June 17, 2008
  2. ^ "Costa Rica Olympic Committee chief leaves post amid controversy" Archived 2008-06-07 at the Wayback Machine, Tico Times, May 28, 2008
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