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Lebanon at the 2008 Summer Olympics

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Lebanon took part in the 2008 Summer Olympics, which were held in Beijing, China. Athletes from Lebanon came together to compete in different sports.

Ziad Richa, a skeet shooter, had the honor of carrying Lebanon's flag during the opening ceremony. This special moment showed the pride of the country as they began their Olympic journey.

Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Lebanon had athletes compete in running and field events at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Some of them moved on to later rounds based on their performance.

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
AthleteEventHeatQuarterfinalSemifinalFinal
ResultRankResultRankResultRankResultRank
Mohamad Siraj Tamim200 m21.807Did not advance
AthleteEventHeatQuarterfinalSemifinalFinal
ResultRankResultRankResultRankResultRank
Gretta Taslakian200 m25.328Did not advance

Judo

Main article: Judo at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Lebanon had athletes competing in judo at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. The sport of judo involves grappling and throwing opponents, and athletes from many countries participated in this event.

AthleteEventPreliminaryRound of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsRepechage 1Repechage 2Repechage 3Final / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Rudy HachacheMen's +100 kgBye Brayson (CUB)
L 0000–1101
Did not advance Zegarra (PER)
W 0200–0100
 Schlittler (BRA)
L 0000–1031
Did not advance

Shooting

Main article: Shooting at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Lebanon had a shooter named Ziad Richa who competed in the skeet event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. He was chosen to carry the Lebanese flag during the opening ceremony.

AthleteEventQualificationFinal
PointsRankPointsRank
Ziad RichaSkeet11129Did not advance

Swimming

Main article: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Lebanon had athletes compete in swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. There were events for men and women.

AthleteEventHeatSemifinalFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Wael Koubrousli100 m breaststroke1:06.2257Did not advance
AthleteEventHeatSemifinalFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Nibal Yamout100 m breaststroke1:16.1745Did not advance

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