Senegal at the 2012 Summer Paralympics | |
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IPC code | SEN |
NPC | Comité National Provisoire Handisport et Paralympique Sénégalais |
in London | |
Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
Medals |
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Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Senegal competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom from August 29 to September 9, 2012. [1]
Athlete | Event | Distance | Points | Rank |
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Mor Ndiaye | Javelin throw F57-58 | 38.11 | 757 | 12 |
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