Burundi at the 1996 Summer Olympics
Burundi competed in the Olympic Games for the first time at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States. The nation won its first Olympic gold medal in this debut appearance at the Games.Medalists
Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
| Venuste Niyongabo | Athletics | 5000 m | |
Athletics
Men
;Track and road eventsWomen
;Track and road events