Norway at the 1972 Summer Paralympics | |
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IPC code | NOR |
NPC | Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports |
Website | www |
in Heidelberg | |
Competitors | 28 |
Medals Ranked 22nd |
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Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Norway sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. They sent twenty eight competitors, nineteen male and nine female. [1]
Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
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Gold | Jan Erik Stenberg | Athletics | Men's 60 m Whellchair 1A |
Silver | Bente Gronli | Swimming | Women's 3x35 m Medley 4 |
Silver | Bente Gronli | Swimming | Women's 50 m Freestyle 4 |
Silver | Harald Gunnerup | Swimming | Men's 50 m Breaststroke 4 |
Silver | A. Klausen Tora Lysoe | Table Tennis | Women's Doubles 1A-1B |
Silver | Johnsen | Weightlifting | Men's Lightweight |
Bronze | McNichol | Athletics | Men's Discus 1A* |
Bronze | Berg-Holmen H. Warberg | Dartchery | Women's Pairs open |
Bronze | Bente Gronli | Swimming | Women's 50 m Backstroke 4 |
Bronze | Henry Dahlgren | Table Tennis | Men's Singles 2 |
Bronze | Tora Lysoe | Table Tennis | Women's Singles 1B |
Athletes at the Paralympics in 1972 were all afflicted by spinal cord injuries and required the use of a wheelchair. [3] This is in contrast to later Paralympics that include events for participants that fit into any of five different disability categories.
Belgium sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. They sent twenty three competitors, eighteen male and five female.
Brazil sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. They sent eight competitors, eight male and none female.
Canada sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. They sent forty competitors, twenty seven male and thirteen female.
Denmark sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. They sent ten competitors, eight male and two female.
Egypt sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany.
France sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. They sent sixty two competitors, forty two male and twenty female.
Hong Kong sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. They sent ten competitors, ten male and zero female.
Hungary sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. They sent five competitors, four male and one female.
Ireland sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. They sent seventeen competitors, eight male and nine female.
Israel sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. They sent thirty two competitors, twenty one male and eleven female.
Italy sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. They sent twenty five competitors, twenty male and five female.
Japan sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. They sent twenty eight competitors, twenty three male and five female.
Malaysia sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. They sent four competitors, four male and zero female.
Malta sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. They sent eight competitors, five male and three female.
Romania sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. They sent one competitor, male.
South Africa sent a team to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics held in Heidelberg, West Germany, from August 2 to 11. They sent twenty five competitors, twelve male and thirteen female. The team won forty-one medals—sixteen gold, twelve silver and thirteen bronze—and finished fourth in the medal table.
Spain sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. They sent twenty competitors, eleven male and nine female.
Switzerland sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. They sent thirty six competitors, thirty two male and four female.
The Republic of Yugoslavia sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. They sent twenty two competitors, fifteen male and seven female.
West Germany sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. They sent seventy five competitors, fifty two male and twenty three female.