Malta at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Malta competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. This was the first time in twenty-four years that Malta competed in the games; the last time was at the 1984 Summer Paralympics. The country's delegation consisted of a single competitor, 18-year-old sprinter Antonio Flores. He was a member of Pembroke Athleta and trained under the club's coach, Jivko Jetchev. Flores left for Beijing on September 1.[1]
| Malta at the 2008 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | MLT |
| NPC | Malta Federation of Sports Associations for Disabled Persons |
| in Beijing | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances | |
Results
Flores entered only one event - the 100m sprint in the T44 category. He finished 5th out of 6 in his heat, and did not advance to the final.[2]
| Name | Sport | Event | Time | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Flores | Athletics | Men's 100m T44 | 12.71 | 5th in heat 2; did not advance |
See also
References
- "Maltese aspirations at the Paralympics". DI-VE. 2008-08-27. Retrieved 2008-08-27.
- Malta at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
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