Burkina Faso competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August 2012. This was the nation's eighth appearance at the Olympics, having participated since the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich under the name "Upper Volta". Five athletes from Burkina Faso were selected to the team, 3 women and 2 men, competing only in athletics, judo, and swimming. Burkina Faso, however, has yet to win its first Olympic medal.
| Burkina Faso at the 2012 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | BUR |
| NOC | Burkinabé National Olympic and Sports Committee |
| in London | |
| Competitors | 5 in 3 sports |
| Flag bearers | Severine Nebie (opening) Angelika Ouedraogo (closing) |
| Medals |
|
| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Athletics
- Men
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Gerard Kobeane | 100 m | 10.42 | 1 Q | 10.48 | 6 | did not advance | |||
- Women
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Marthe Koala | 100 m hurdles | 13.91 | 7 | did not advance | |||
- 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
Judo
| Athlete | Event | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Repechage | Final / BM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | ||
| Severine Nebie | Women's −63 kg | Bye |  Willeboordse (NED)L 0001–1000 |
did not advance | ||||
Swimming
Burkina Faso has gained two "Universality places" from the FINA.[1]
- Men
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Adama Ouedraogo | 50 m freestyle | 25.26 | 41 | did not advance | |||
- Women
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Angelika Ouedraogo | 50 m freestyle | 32.19 | 62 | did not advance | |||
References
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