Lebanon at the 2008 Summer Olympics
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Lebanon took part in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Athletes from Lebanon competed in different sports.
Ziad Richa, a skeet shooter, carried Lebanon's flag during the opening ceremony. This moment showed the pride of the country at the start of the Olympics.
Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Lebanon had athletes in running and field events at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Some of them did well enough to move to later rounds.
Men
Women
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
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Mohamad Siraj Tamim | 200 m | 21.80 | 7 | Did not advance | |||||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Gretta Taslakian | 200 m | 25.32 | 8 | Did not advance | |||||
Judo
Main article: Judo at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Lebanon had athletes in judo at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Judo is a sport where players try to throw and hold their opponents. Athletes from many countries took part in this event.
| Athlete | Event | Preliminary | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Repechage 1 | Repechage 2 | Repechage 3 | Final / BM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Rank | ||
| Rudy Hachache | Men's +100 kg | Bye | L 0000–1101 | Did not advance | W 0200–0100 | L 0000–1031 | Did not advance | ||||
Shooting
Main article: Shooting at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Lebanon had a shooter named Ziad Richa. He took part in the skeet event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. He was chosen to carry the Lebanese flag during the opening ceremony.
| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Rank | Points | Rank | ||
| Ziad Richa | Skeet | 111 | 29 | Did not advance | |
Swimming
Main article: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Lebanon sent swimmers to the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Both men and women took part in the swimming events.
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Wael Koubrousli | 100 m breaststroke | 1:06.22 | 57 | Did not advance | |||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Nibal Yamout | 100 m breaststroke | 1:16.17 | 45 | Did not advance | |||
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