Nepal at the 2004 Summer Olympics

Nepal competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.

Results by event

Athletics

Though both Nepali athletes failed to advance beyond their opening heats, Bhandari set a new national record in the Men's 5000 metres, and Koju set a personal best in the Women's 1500 metres.

Men's 5000 metres:

• Rajendra Bahadur Bhandari
• Heat: 14:04.89 (18th in heat 2, did not advance, 34th overall) (Nepali Record)

Women's 1500 metres:

• Kanchhi Maya Koju
• Heat: 4:38.17 (15th in heat 2, did not advance, 41st overall) (Personal Best)

Shooting

Shrestha finished second to last is his only event.

Men's 10 metre Air Rifle:

• Tika Shrestha
• Qualification: 579 points (46th overall, did not advance)

Swimming

The two Nepali swimmers both finished well behind the times needed to...
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