In Rio , Banda attended the opening ceremony , and as the sole representative of her country she took part as the flag-bearer . In the 1500 metre race at Rio , Banda was drawn in the first heat . She attacked the first lap aggressively taking up a commanding lead , but her initial speed saw her tire in the latter stages and she lost the lead in the last 600 metres of the race to finish fourth . Further disappointment was to follow for Banda when after the race she was disqualified from the race for leaving her lane
opening ceremony
2016 Summer Paralympics opening ceremony
Taonere Banda