| Sierra Leone at the 1996 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | SLE |
| NPC | Association of Sports for the Disabled |
| in Atlanta | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances | |
Sierra Leone competed at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The delegation consisted of a single competitor, Kelley Marah in track and field athletics. Marah was registered in four events, but ended up competing in only one, the javelin throw. He did not win a medal. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Result | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelley Marah | Men's javelin throw F34/37 | 31.40 | 6 |
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