| El Salvador at the 2012 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IPC code | ESA |
| NPC | Comité Paralímpico de El Salvador |
| in London | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances | |
El Salvador competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom from August 29 to September 9, 2012. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Luis Morales Garcia | 100m T54 | 17.62 | 7 | Did not advance | |
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