Rosette Luyina Kiese | |
National Team: | Democratic Republic of Congo |
Birth Date: | 3 December 1989 |
Birth Place: | Goma,Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Residence: | Kinshasa,Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Nationality: | Democratic Republic of Congo |
Sport: | Shot put |
Disability: | Partial right led amputation |
Rosette Luyina Kiese (born 3 December 1989) is a Congolese athlete who competes in the shot put.[1] After having a partial amputation of her right leg due to a landmine explosion, Luyina took up sport and competed at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Rosette Luyina Kiese had a partial amputation of her right leg in 2010 after stepping on a landmine in the Rutshuru Territory of the Democratic Republic of Congo. She underwent rehabilitation in the care of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), who also gave her a prosthesis. Luyina was introduced to sport, which she credited for helping her get on with her life.[2]
Luyina was named to the Democratic Republic the Congo team for the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The ICRC also aided with a grant to help the athletes attend the competition. Coached by Claude Weshanga, Luyina trained prior to the Paralympics at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa.[2] She was named as the flag bearer for her nation in the Parade of Nations during the 2016 Summer Paralympics opening ceremony.[3] She competed in the women's shot put in the F57 class. Luyina finished in 10th position out of the 12 athletes, registering a distance of 4.97m (16.31feet).[4]