São Tomé and Príncipe at the 2008 Summer Olympics

São Tomé and Príncipe at the 2008 Summer Olympics
IOC code	STP
NOC	Comité Olímpico de São Tomé e Príncipe
in Beijing
Competitors	3 in 2 sports
Flag bearer	Celma Bonfim da Graça
Medals	Gold Silver Bronze Total 0 0 0 0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016

São Tomé and Príncipe sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. The country's delegation consisted of three athletes, competing in two disciplines: athletics and canoeing.^[1]

Athletics

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

Men

Athlete	Event	Heat		Semifinal		Final
		Result	Rank	Result	Rank	Result	Rank
Naiel Santiago D'Almeida	400 m	49.08	8	Did not advance

Women

Athlete	Event	Heat		Final
		Result	Rank	Result	Rank
Celma Bonfim da Graça	5000 m	17:25.99 NR	16	Did not advance

Canoeing

Sprint

Athlete	Event	Heats		Semifinals		Final
		Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank
Alcino Silva	Men's K-1 500 m	1:58.178	6 QS	2:06.288	9	Did not advance
	Men's K-1 1000 m	4:28.057	9	Did not advance

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

References

1. "São Tomé e Príncipe nos Jogos Olímpicos com 3 atletas ", PanaPress, August 1, 2008