Laurence Niyonsaba

Niyonsaba was the only 1500 m runner to qualify and represent Rwanda at the 1992 Summer Olympics. At the Games, Niyonsaba finished 11th in her heat and failed to advance to the finals.^[2]

In April 1993, Niyonsaba set a Rwandan national record of 2:51.7 in the 1000 metres at a meeting in Saint-Maur, France.^[3] Later that year, she qualified to compete in both the 800 m and 1500 m at the 1993 World Championships in Athletics. She finished 6th in her 800 m heat and 12th in her 1500 m round, failing to advance in both events.^[4]