Cape Verde at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Cape Verde competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Their participation marked their fourth Olympic appearance. Two Cape Verdeans competed in the Olympic games: Nelson Cruz participated as a marathon runner, and Wania Monteiro participated in gymnastics. Another athlete, Lenira Santos, was selected to compete in athletics but was forced to pull out due to injury. Monteiro was selected as the flag bearer for both the opening and closing ceremonies. Neither of the Cape Verdeans progressed beyond the first round.
| Cape Verde at the 2008 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
| IOC code | CPV |
| NOC | Comité Olímpico Caboverdeano |
| in Beijing | |
| Competitors | 2 in 2 sports |
| Flag bearer | Wania Monteiro |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
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