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Francine Niyonizigiye (born 26 September 1988) is a Burundian athlete who specializes in the long-distance running.

She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, in the 5000 metres, where she was placed fourteenth in the heats at a time of 17:08.44. Niyonizigiye was also the flag bearer at the opening ceremony.

References

1. "Francine Niyonizigiye". Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
2. "Flag-bearers for Beijing Olympic Games opening ceremony". Xinhua. August 8, 2008. Archived from the original on August 11, 2008. Retrieved October 20, 2012.

External links

• Francine Niyonizigiye at World Athletics
• NBC profile

Olympic Games
Preceded byEmery Nziyunvira	Flagbearer for  Burundi 2008 Beijing	Succeeded byDiane Nukuri

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