Francine Niyonizigiye Explained

Francine Niyonizigiye (born 26 September 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 was placed fourteenth in the heats at a time of 17:08.44. Niyonizigiye was also the flag bearer at the opening ceremony.^[2]

External links

• • NBC profile

Notes and References

1. Web site: Francine Niyonizigiye . https://web.archive.org/web/20141006130246/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ni/francine-niyonizigiye-1.html . October 6, 2014 . dead . May 1, 2017.
2. News: Flag-bearers for Beijing Olympic Games opening ceremony. August 8, 2008. Xinhua. October 20, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080811202915/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-08/08/content_9054194.htm. August 11, 2008 . dead.