| Dominican Republic at the 1996 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IPC code | DOM |
| NPC | Paralympic Committee of the Dominican Republic |
| in Atlanta | |
| Competitors | 2 |
| Medals Ranked 50th |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances | |
Two male athletes from Dominican Republic competed at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, United States. [1]
The following Dominican athlete won medal at the games. [2]
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
 Gold | Robert Jiménez | Athletics | Men's 200 m T12 |
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