São Tomé and Príncipe at the 2008 Summer Olympics

São Tomé and Príncipe at the Olympic Games
Flag of São Tomé and Príncipe IOC code  STP NOC Comité Olímpico de São Tomé e Príncipe
At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing
Competitors	3 in 2 sports
Flag bearer	Celma Bonfim da Graça
Medals	Gold 0	Silver 0	Bronze 0	Total 0
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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.

Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics

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

Main article: Canoeing at the 2008 Summer Olympics

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