Guatemala at the 2012 Summer Paralympics

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Guatemala at the
2012 Summer Paralympics
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IPC code GUA
NPC Comité Paralimpico Guatemalteco
in London
Competitors1 in 1 sport
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Summer Paralympics appearances

Guatemala competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom from August 29 to September 9, 2012. [1]

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Athletics

Men’s Field Events
AthleteEventDistancePointsRank
Isaac Leiva Shot Put F11-12 9.8370015
Discus Throw F11 NM

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References

  1. "Guatemala - 2012 Paralympic News, Athletes, Medals". LOCOG. Archived from the original on 29 August 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2012.