Seychelles at the 2008 Summer Olympics

The beautiful islands of Seychelles sent a team of athletes to the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing, China. This was an exciting time for the country as its athletes competed on a big stage against athletes from many other nations. The Olympics is a special event where people from all over the world come together to take part in many different sports.

For Seychelles, this was a chance to show their skills and represent their country proudly. Even though the team was small, their participation was important because it helped bring attention to Seychelles and inspired many young people there to pursue sports. The 2008 Olympics was a memorable moment in Seychelles’ history.

Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Athletes from Seychelles took part in several running and field events at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. They had met the qualifying standards for these events, with up to three athletes allowed in each event at the higher standard level, and one at the lower standard level.

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		Quarter-final		Semi-final		Final
Athlete	Event	Result	Rank	Result	Rank	Result	Rank	Result	Rank
Danny D'Souza	100 m	11.00	7	Did not advance

Athlete	Event	Qualification		Final
Athlete	Event	Distance	Position	Distance	Position
Lindy Leveau-Agricole	Javelin throw	56.32	29	Did not advance

Badminton

Main article: Badminton at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Seychelles sent athletes to compete in badminton during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.

Athlete	Event	Round of 16	Quarterfinal	Semi-final	Final / BM
Athlete	Event	Opposition Score	Opposition Score	Opposition Score	Opposition Score	Rank
Georgie Cupidon Juliette Ah-Wan	Mixed doubles	Mateusiak / Kostiuczyk (POL) L 8–21, 19–21	Did not advance

Canoeing

Main article: Canoeing at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Sprint

Qualification Legend: QS = Qualify to semi-final; QF = Qualify directly to final

Athlete	Event	Heats		Semi-finals		Final
Athlete	Event	Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank
Tony Lespoir	Men's K-1 500 m	1:53.248	7	Did not advance
Tony Lespoir	Men's K-1 1000 m	4:05.890	8	Did not advance

Sailing

Main article: Sailing at the 2008 Summer Olympics

M = Medal race; EL = Eliminated – did not advance into the medal race; CAN = Race cancelled

Athlete	Event	Race											Net points	Final rank
Athlete	Event	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	M*	Net points	Final rank
Allan Julie	Laser	33	37	13	33	27	16	21	30	30	CAN	EL	203	32

Swimming

Main article: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Seychelles sent athletes to compete in swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.

Athlete	Event	Heat		Semi-final		Final
Athlete	Event	Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank
Dwayne Didon	50 m freestyle	28.95	84	Did not advance

Athlete	Event	Heat		Final
Athlete	Event	Time	Rank	Time	Rank
Shrone Austin	400 m freestyle	4:35.86	41	Did not advance

Weightlifting

Main article: Weightlifting at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Athlete	Event	Snatch		Clean & Jerk		Total	Rank
Athlete	Event	Result	Rank	Result	Rank	Total	Rank
Terrence Dixie	Men's −85 kg	115	19	140	16	255	16