Central African Republic at the 2004 Summer Olympics

The Central African Republic competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. The country also made its Paralympic Games début this year.^[1]

Central African Republic at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Flag of the Central African Republic
IOC code	CAF
NOC	Comité National Olympique et Sportif Centrafricain
in Athens
Competitors	4 in 3 sports
Flag bearer	Ernest Ndjissipou
Medals	Gold 0 Silver 0 Bronze 0 Total 0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
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Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics

Athletes from the Central African Republic have so far achieved qualifying standards in the following athletics events (up to a maximum of 3 athletes in each event at the 'A' Standard, and 1 at the 'B' Standard).^[2][3]

Men

Athlete	Event	Final
		Result	Rank
Ernest Ndjissipou	Marathon	2:21:23	44

Women

Athlete	Event	Heat		Semifinal		Final
		Result	Rank	Result	Rank	Result	Rank
Maria-Joëlle Conjungo	100 m hurdles	14.24	8	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

Main article: Judo at the 2004 Summer Olympics

Athlete	Event	Round of 32	Round of 16	Quarterfinals	Semifinals	Repechage 1	Repechage 2	Repechage 3	Final / BM
		Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Rank
Bertille Ali	Women's −48 kg	Haddad (ALG) L 0000–1110	did not advance

Taekwondo

Main article: Taekwondo at the 2004 Summer Olympics

Bertrand Gbongou Liango led a score of 4–1 against Austria's Tuncay Çalışkan, but he was knocked unconscious during his match. Following a mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, he was taken to hospital and diagnosed with a concussion.^[4]

Athlete	Event	Round of 16	Quarterfinals	Semifinals	Repechage 1	Repechage 2	Final / BM
		Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Rank
Bertrand Gbongou Liango	Men's −68 kg	Çalışkan (AUT) L KO	did not advance

See also

• Central African Republic at the 2004 Summer Paralympics

References

1. "Central African Republic at the Paralympics". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
2. "iaaf.org – Top Lists". IAAF. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
3. "IAAF Games of the XXX Olympiad – Athens 2004 Entry Standards". IAAF. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
4. "Taekwondo competitor released from hospital after knockout". The Japan Times. 29 August 2004. Retrieved 13 April 2014.

External links

• Official Report of the XXVIII Olympiad