Biography
Started: He took up the sport in September 2006 at the Muzinga Handisport Club in Bujumbura, Burundi. (Athlete, 06 Nov 2019, 04 Sep 2012)
Reason: He considered it the most practical sport for him to get involved in considering his impairment. (Athlete, 12 Sep 2016)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (abpinfo.bi, 05 Apr 2023)
Awards: He and fellow athletics competitor Adeline Mushiranzigo were Burundi's flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. He performed the same role at the 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games. (medias.paris2024.org, 28 Aug 2024; paralympic.org, 29 Aug 2014; myinfo.rio2016.com, 06 Sep 2016)
Additional Info: HELP FROM FRANCE
He was able to compete at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London in part thanks to a collaboration project between Burundi and the Pays de la Loire region of France. His countryman Arthemon Hatungimana, who won silver in the 800m at the 1995 World Athletics Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, was given enough money by the regional government to pay the travel expenses of five Burundian athletes to compete at a qualifying tournament in Tunisia. Nikobimeze made the qualifying standard there for the 2012 Games in London. "They also gave me the spikes, clothing and a pair of tennis shoes." (ouest-france.fr, 21 Aug 2012; arib.info, 21 Aug 2012)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateOctober 12, 1989
Languages SpokenFrench
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | Men's 5000m T46 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 15:07.95 |
| 8 | 1500m - T46 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 4:10.00 |
| 10 | 1500m - T46 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:05.44 |
| 14 | 1500m - T46 | 2012 | London, GBR | 4:10.70 |
| 14 | Men's 800m T46 | 2012 | London, GBR | 2:00.25 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 10 | 1500m - T46 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 4:04.72 |
