Rhodesia at the
1964 Summer Paralympics
IPC codeRHO
in Tokyo
Competitors6
Medals
Ranked 5th
Gold
10
Silver
5
Bronze
2
Total
17
Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)

Rhodesia competed at the 1964 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo. It was one of two African countries to take part, the other being South Africa.[1] It sent six competitors to the games, four male and two female.[1] It won 17 medals, 10 gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze.[2]

Medals

Rhodesia was one of two African countries to finish in the top ten among all countries on the medal table. They won 17 medals, 10 gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze.[2][3]

Archery

Rhodesia entered only one competitor in the Archery event.[4] She won two medals, both gold.[5]

Track and field (athletics)

Rhodesia entered three competitors in the athletics events.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Participation Numbers: Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games", International Paralympic Committee
  2. 1 2 "Japan 1964 Summer Paralympics Past Medals"
  3. "BBC SPORT | Other Sport | Disability Sport | Paralympics roll of honour". news.bbc.co.uk. 6 July 2004. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  4. "Participation Numbers: Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games: Archery", International Paralympic Committee
  5. , International Paralympic Committee
  6. "Participation Numbers: Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games: Athletics", International Paralympic Committee


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