| Suriname at the 2011 Parapan American Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | SUR |
| NOC | National Paralympic Committee of Suriname |
| Website | http://paralympic.org/suriname |
| in Guadalajara 12-20 November 2011 | |
| Competitors | 2 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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Suriname competed in the 2011 Parapan American Games. [1]
The following table lists Suriname's delegation per sport and gender.
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Biondi Misasi | Men's 100 m T13 | 11.74 Q | 3 | 11.83 | 6 |
| Men's Long Jump F13 | N/A | 6.06 m | 4 | ||
| Roy Rambali | Men's Discus Throw F11 | N/A | 15.54 | 4 | |
| Men's Shot Put - F12 | N/A | NM | |||
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