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 | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | JAM |
| NPC | Jamaica Paralympic Association |
| in Heidelberg | |
| Competitors | 20 |
| Medals Ranked 10th |
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| 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
- "Participants Heidelberg 1972 Paralympic Games". International Paralympic Committee. 1972. Retrieved 27 May 2011.
- "Jamaica Paralympics - Rio 2016 Medals, Athletes & News". www.paralympic.org. Retrieved 2016-12-25.
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