| Lesotho at the 2004 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | LES |
| NPC | National Paralympic Committee of Lesotho |
| in Athens | |
| Competitors | 2 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Sello Mothebe |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Lesotho competed at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece. In their second Paralympic Games, they were represented by 2 sportspeople, neither of whom medaled.
| Athlete | Class | Event | Heats | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | |||
| Sello Mothebe | T12 | 100m | 12.51 | 25 | did not advance | |||
| Athlete | Class | Event | Heats | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | |||
| Limpho Rakoto | T46 | 100m | 14.52 | 11 | did not advance | |||
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