| Cyprus at the 2012 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | CYP |
| NPC | Cyprus National Paralympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in London | |
| Competitors | 3 in 3 sports |
| Flag bearer | Karolina Pelentritov |
| Medals Ranked 67th |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances | |
Cyprus competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom from August 29 to September 9, 2012. [1]
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Silver | Karolina Pelendritou | Swimming | Women's 100m Breaststroke SB12 | 8 September |
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Antonis Aresti | 100m T46 | 11.34 | 5 | Did not advance | |
| 200m T46 | 22.43 | 1 Q | 22.40 | 4 | |
| 400m T46 | 50.30 | 3 Q | 49.59 | 4 | |
| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | Rank | Score | Rank | ||
| Evripides Georgiou | 10m Air Pistol SH1 | 545 | 25 | Did not advance | |
| Athletes | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Karolina Pelendritou | 100m breaststroke SB12 | 1:19.33 | 1 Q | 1:16.38 | |
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