| Dominican Republic at the 2012 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IPC code | DOM |
| NPC | Paralympic Committee of the Dominican Republic |
| in London | |
| Competitors | 2 in 2 sports |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances | |
Dominican Republic competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom from August 29 to September 9, 2012. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Distance | Points | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Olivero Encarnacion | Shot Put F11-12 | 9.80 | 697 | 17 |
| Discus Throw F11 | 27.08 | N/A | 9 |
| Athlete | Event | Time | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodny Minier | Road Race C4-5 | DNF | |
| Time Trial C5 | 34:35.42 | 8 | |
| Athlete | Event | Heats | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Rodny Minier | Men’s Individual Pursuit C5 | 4:55.352 | 10 | Did not advance | |
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