Jamaica at the 1972 Summer Paralympics

Jamaica sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. They sent twenty competitors, thirteen male and seven female.

Jamaica at the
1972 Summer Paralympics
IPC codeJAM
NPCJamaica Paralympic Association
in Heidelberg
Competitors20
Medals
Ranked 10th
Gold
8
Silver
3
Bronze
4
Total
15
Summer Paralympics appearances

Team

They sent twenty competitors, thirteen male and seven female.[1] Leone Williams was the country's best performer at these Games, winning five total medals, four on the track and one in the pool.[2]

Medals

Going into the 2016 Games, Jamaica's performance in Heidelberg continued to be their best ever. They won eight gold, three silver medals and a bronze medal.[2]

Athletics

Leone Williams won four medals in athletics at the 1972 Games, three golds and one silver.[2]

Swimming

Leone Williams won a silver in the women's 100m backstroke 6 event.[2]

References


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