Laurence Niyonsaba
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Rwandan |
| Born | 14 June 1973 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Middle-distance running |
| Event | 1500 metres |
Laurence Niyonsaba (born 14 June 1973) is a Rwandan middle-distance runner. She competed in the women's 1500 metres at the 1992 Summer Olympics.[1]
Career
Niyonsaba was the only 1500 m runner to qualify and represent Rwanda at the 1992 Summer Olympics. At the Games, Niyonsaba finished 11th in her heat and failed to advance to the finals.[2]
In April 1993, Niyonsaba set a Rwandan national record of 2:51.7 in the 1000 metres at a meeting in Saint-Maur, France.[3] Later that year, she qualified to compete in both the 800 m and 1500 m at the 1993 World Championships in Athletics. She finished 6th in her 800 m heat and 12th in her 1500 m round, failing to advance in both events.[4]
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Laurence Niyonsaba Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
- ^ Laurence Niyonsaba at Olympedia
- ^ Laurence Niyonsaba at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #12828580". Tilastopaja.
