Rwanda at the 2020 Summer Olympics
Rwanda is expected to compete at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Originally scheduled to take place from 24 July to 9 August 2020, the Games have been postponed to 23 July to 8 August 2021, because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] It will be the nation's tenth consecutive appearance at the Summer Olympics.
| Rwanda at the 2020 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | RWA |
| NOC | Comité National Olympique et Sportif du Rwanda |
| in Tokyo, Japan | |
| Competitors | 3 in 2 sports |
| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Athletics
Rwandan athletes achieved the entry standards, either by qualifying time or by world ranking, in the following track and field events (up to a maximum of 3 athletes in each event):[2][3]
- 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
- Track & road events
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | ||
| John Hakizimana | Men's marathon | ||
| Felicien Muhitira | |||
Cycling
Road
Rwanda entered one rider to compete in the men's Olympic road race, by virtue of his top 50 national finish (for men) in the UCI World Ranking.[4]
| Athlete | Event | Time | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's road race |
References
- "Joint Statement from the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee". Olympics. 24 March 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- "iaaf.org – Top Lists". IAAF. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- "IAAF Games of the XXXII Olympiad – Tokyo 2020 Entry Standards" (PDF). IAAF. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- "Athletes' quotas for Road Cycling events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games". UCI. 18 November 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
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