| Peru at the 2012 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IPC code | PER |
| NPC | National Paralympic Committee Peru |
| in London | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances | |
Peru competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom from August 29 to September 9, 2012. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Rank | ||
| Pompilio Falconi-Alvarez | Discus Throw F35-36 | 31.08 | 10 |
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