Francine Niyonizigiye
Francine Niyonizigiye (born September 26, 1988) is a Burundian athlete who specializes in the long-distance running.[1]
She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, in the 5000 metres, where she placed fourteenth in the heats at a time of 17:08.44. Niyonizigiye was also the flag bearer at the opening ceremony.[2]
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Francine Niyonizigiye". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2016-12-04. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
- ^ "Flag-bearers for Beijing Olympic Games opening ceremony". Xinhua. 8 August 2008. Archived from the original on 11 August 2008. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
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