| Switzerland at the 1964 Summer Paralympics | |
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| IPC code | SUI (SWI used at these Games) |
| NPC | Swiss Paralympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Tokyo | |
| Medals Ranked 15th |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Switzerland sent a delegation to compete at the 1964 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan. Its athletes finished fifteenth in the overall medal count. [1]
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
 Silver | Caroline Troxler-Kung | Archery | Women's St. Nicholas Round Open |
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